In the Workplace

Understanding invisible disabilities in the workplace

If you see someone at work using a wheelchair, wearing a hearing aid, or using an assistive device, you likely are aware the person has a disability. But not all disabilities are obvious to the eye. These are known as invisible disabilities.

An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside.

13 Productive Ways To Support Neurodivergent Employees

Not everyone thinks the same way. Rather than aim for conformity of mind among their staff, business leaders should embrace more diverse approaches and thought processes. By offering unique perspectives and innovative solutions, neurodivergent employees can become key players at their companies.

How to Build and Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Imagine this scene: You’re interviewing a potential candidate for a role as a developer with your company. The candidate seems to have the skills you need but also displays a few social eccentricities – perhaps he has a tick, or rocks back and forth in his seat, or won’t make eye contact.

For decades, potential hires like this have been rejected from the candidate pool. “Poor culture fit” has typically been the rationale.

A Guide to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace is fast becoming a priority for organizations of all sizes. This includes SMEs as well as big businesses, as LGBTQ+ inclusivity offers a distinct competitive advantage for all organizations.

11 Common English Words And Phrases With Racist Origins

Chances are, you’ve used at least one of these in casual conversation without knowing its problematic past. By Dylan Lyons June 10, 2020 It can be a jarring experience to learn a common word or phrase you’ve been using for years is actually kind of racist or sexist or homophobic. The harder you look, the…

Is the word ‘picnic’ racist? How to deal with questions about language right now.

Earlier this summer, I was excited that 2020 would be “The Year of the Picnic.” That was until a discussion about whether or not the word picnic is racist.

The idea was surprising to many, but old news to others. “I can’t believe that white people don’t know this,” one Black colleague said.

Understanding invisible disabilities in the workplace

13 Productive Ways To Support Neurodivergent Employees

How to Build and Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace

A Guide to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

11 Common English Words And Phrases With Racist Origins

Is the word ‘picnic’ racist? How to deal with questions about language right now.

Best Practices for Using Pronouns in the Workplace and Everyplace

Accenture Inclusion & The Power of Diversity

Talking about Pronouns in the Workplace

The happy secret to better work