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Companies increasingly recognize the value of diverse teams in driving innovation, creativity, and overall success. As such, many organizations are placing a strong emphasis on diversity-focused recruiting, seeking candidates who not only have the right skills and experience but also bring unique perspectives and backgrounds to the table.
Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …
To help you navigate the interview process confidently and comfortably, Idealist partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Quest Media team. Here is everything you need to know before, during, and after an interview.
Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can cause ableist language and behavior to proliferate.
But what is ableism, and how does it play out in the …
Most managers and human resource professionals would agree that it is super important for workplaces to welcome everyone, including people with disabilities. Why? Because lots of people with disabilities are ready to work and have amazing skills. But sometimes, they don’t get the same chances to find jobs as others. We need to change this because when everyone can work, it’s good for the whole company.
