IBM is the most recent recipient of the USBLN’s Employer of the Year Award for its continued dedication to inclusion in the workplace. In a letter to its employees, Chief Diversity Officer shares the news, and reiterates the company’s commitment to disability inclusiveness policies, strategies and initiatives.
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DXC Technology, EY, Ford Motor Company, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Microsoft, and SAP launch the “Autism @ Work Employer Roundtable”
These cross-industry employers have led hiring initiatives specific to individuals on the Autism Spectrum for over a year, and recognize the significant benefits to their company cultures as well as those experienced by individuals hired at these companies.
A Global Untapped Talent Pool: Employees with Disabilities
CTI’s report “Disabilities and Inclusion” has uncovered that employees with disabilities make up an enormous global talent pool that employers overlook far too often — to their own detriment.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Whether it’s a vision, hearing, physical, or cognitive limitation, there are several ways a person can make the case for making sure disability doesn’t stand in the way of landing a dream job.
USBLN Affiliate Disability Employment Awareness Month Events
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the BLNs are hosting local and regional events to celebrate, educate and assist both employers and people with disabilities. Attend an event in your area, or share with your friends and colleagues near and far.
Registration Now Open for the 2018 Disability Equality Index (DEI) Survey
The DEI is an aspirational and educational tool intended to help companies identify opportunities for continued improvement, as well as help build its reputation as an employer of choice.
USBLN and Communication Service for the Deaf form strategic alliance
USBLN and CSD are proud to announce a strategic alliance to increase the employment rate for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals.
Three new BLNs Added to the USBLN Affiliate Network since July 2017
This summer has seen landmark growth in the USBLN local Affiliate Network that spans the nation in 43 sites over 30 states! Now that the USBLN Conference is over, connecting locally with these BLNs is a way to take to the same type of around disability inclusion education and training from Orlando and spread it across your corporate footprint.
Recap: USBLN Annual Conference and Biz2Biz Expo
As a little person who attended the conference for the first time this year, I was moved by so many speeches throughout the conference. Attendees got real and shared some of their most vulnerable stories, which were relatable. Most of all, I got to be myself without having to worry about people’s perceptions.
USBLN Recognizes leaders in disability inclusion with 2017 Leadership Awards
Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2017) – On Wednesday, the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) presented top awards during the annual conference Leadership Awards Dinner in Orlando, Florida. The Leadership Awards celebrate outstanding commitment and leading disability inclusion practices.