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DE Talk Unplugged | Advancing EEO Through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment

Establishing disability hiring efforts and creating workplaces that are accessible and create a sense of belonging are as important as ever. So, when Ashlea Lantz from The Harkin Institute, Molly Gill of John Deere Financial, and our very own Michelle Krefft (formerly of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services) presented on this topic at our Annual Meeting […]
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DE Talk | Advancing EEO through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment

Season 6 • Bonus Episode 6.5
Creating true equality in the workplace requires accessibility and belonging. Presented initially at DirectEmployers 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon24), experts from Iowa State Vocational Rehabilitation, The Harkin Institute, and John Deere Financial shared insights on disability employment and its value. Tune in to learn practical strategies to integrate accessible hiring practices, address real-world barriers, and create psychological safety for employees with disabilities. Key takeaways include actionable steps for inclusive hiring of individuals with disabilities, three strategies to make job descriptions accessible, and methods for building team support around accessibility and belonging in the workplace.

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DE Talk | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment

Season 6 • Episode 6
While employers unpack new regulatory direction regarding DEI efforts, many are left wondering how to lawfully maintain their recruitment activities and stay true to their organizational values. Tune in as we chat with Dr. Courtney Bryant Shelby, Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, international speaker, & Founder of Simply You Solutions as she explains the evolution of inclusionary efforts from past to present. She also shares why diversity is essential to merit-based hiring (the larger the talent pool, the greater the chance of finding the most qualified candidate!), metrics employers should be looking at, where she sees the workplace equity landscape heading in the future, and tips for fostering authenticity and belonging in your workforce.

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