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Mental Health is the largest disability in our workplaces, and we all could use a few more tools to help us be prepared to support our coworkers and colleagues. SHRM has a new Workplace Mental Health Ally Certificate. #BetterWorkplaces #MentalHealth #HumanResources #Innovation https://lnkd.in/ebCxgk-A Psych Hub | ID: A snapshot of the SHRM webpage showing the SHRM logo, the SHRM Foundation logo and Psych Hub logo with the Workplace Mental Health Ally Certificate.

'We don't believe you.' - is the message Amazon's new return to office mandate signals to its disabled employees. The new process requires a multi-level executive review. As Dannie Lynn Fountain, DBA, EA, SPHR, CDR, who handles disability accommodations at Google, put it, a lengthy accommodations process could cause an employee to quit, and “is still disability discrimination.” HR Brew ??| Kristen Parisi | #Accommodations #HumanResources #BetterWorkplaces ID: An image of a large glass building with the Amazon logo. Photo credit Hapabapa/Getty Images

Return to office mandates are on the rise in America. But Dubai is leaning into remote work and flexible start times (not for employees with disabilities, though it helps them too) but to ease the traffic congestion during commuting hours. The government estimates remote work and flexible start times can reduce traffic by 30%. HR Brew ??| Kristen Parisi #EmployeeExperience #FlexibleWork #HumanResources #Innovation ID: An image of a laptop and a hand on the computer. Image created in Canva.

Forbes shares PBS launches a new kids series, Carl the Collector. Carl is a raccoon with Autism. Carl loves to collect things. Other characters have ADHD, and some characters with invisible disabilities choose not to disclose. The series educates that everyone's brain works a little differently and addresses some difficult topics like disability disclosure. The show also employs autistic writers and artists. Steven Aquino| #DisabledAndCapable #Inclusive #Innovation #KidsKnow ID: A snapshot from the PBS Kids Home page www.pbskids.org that shows the PBS Kids logo and the logo for Carl the Collector - New show.

Mother Jones reports it is still legal to pay workers with disabilities sub-minimum wage, as little as .25 cents an hour. More than 1/2 of U.S. states have introduced or enacted legislation to phase out this outdated practice. The study from JAMA Health Forum demonstrates eliminating these programs enables people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain competitive employment at a fair wage. That's a win for everyone. #DisabledAndCapable #EndSubMinimumWage #HumanResources ID: The image that comes with the article. A black sign with red lettering reads This is Not a WAGE with two dollars and thirteen cents. Photo credit is Noam Galai and Getty Images

CBS reports City of Baltimore will spend $44 million on improving sidewalk accessibility and improve ramps for people with disabilities. These enhancements will enable wheelchair users to actually use the sidewalks vs. having to be in the streets with oncoming traffic. #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityInclusion #Innovation ID: An image taken by Meg O'Connell of broken sidewalks.

Amazon is making it harder for corporate employees to work remotely. They have announced a 5 day a week return to office mandate that will start in January. The company told employees with disabilities they will face a rigorous "multi-leader" review and could be required to return to the office for monthlong trials to determine if accommodations meet their needs. Bloomberg | Spencer Soper #EmployeeExperience #Accommodations #HumanResources ID: An image of an person with their head in their hands. Text reads return to office.

Apple's head of accessibility, Sarah Herrlinger discusses the importance of AI to assist people with disabilities. Features like: ? Eye tracking allowing users to control their devices with just their phones ? Sound recognition helps those with hearing loss identify sounds like alarms and doorbells. ? Advances with #Siri will continue to help with hands free device interaction ? Airpods with clinical grade hearing aids #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #Innovation

We still have space in our November 18th event! Join us to hear how Discover Financial Services leadership on how they are putting systems and processes in place to improve the disabled employee experience and their customers. https://bit.ly/48KvZMu KP Petersen | Ryan Graham | Andy Traub #Innovation #DisabilityInclusion #FinancialServices ID: An image of the Discover logo.

Today we salute all the men, women and their families who have served and sacrificed for this country. Happy Veterans Day! #WeSaluteYou #ThankYou #Freedom ID: A silhouette of a veteran saluting. Text reads Veterans Day November 11, 2024.