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What Do Facilities Managers Do?

In the day-to-day activity of a bustling building, facility managers play an often overlooked yet indispensable role, ensuring the seamless functioning of the spaces we work in. But what exactly does a facilities manager do? Lets examine some key roles and responsibilities. The DNA of Facilities Management Facilities management encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, […]

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accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
January 11, 2024
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DEI: What’s Next for Inclusion in 2024?

As powerful business leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban argue whether Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is inherently racist in some way, the bottom line is that DEI roles have been disappearing. This is a big worry for workers with disabilities, because it might mean fewer chances for them to get good jobs. Back […]

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disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
December 30, 2023
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Did DEI DIE in 2023?

As we warned a few months back, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) job roles have steadily disappeared in 2023. Despite corporate promises to increase DEI support back in 2020, many companies have shrunk their DEI programs this year. According to CNBC last Friday, tech companies in particular have made major reductions. USA Today reported Wednesday […]

Two men sit at desk, one in wheelchair. | October is Disability Employment Awareness Month

accommodation, disability advocacy, Training, workplace
October 19, 2023
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DEI Cuts Underscore Need for Workplace Advocates

Despite recent positive Disability Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies across big business, accommodating workplaces are trending downward. NBC News reported a concerning trend for this year: DEI role cutbacks will continue in 2023. A wave of change that seemed to point to a new standard of inclusion in 2020 has taken a significant tumble. The […]

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accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, Mental Health, workplace
October 3, 2023
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Disability Employment Awareness Month: Supporting People with Disabilities

Every October, we observe Disability Employment Awareness Month, taking time to acknowledge the contributions made by individuals with disabilities to our workplaces. These contributions tell a bigger story about inclusion and the societal change that’s still needed Disability is not an obstacle to success – it is a natural part of the human experience. By […]

accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion, workplace
September 12, 2023
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How to Deal with Disability Discrimination at Work

Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing at a machine, or maneuvering around the halls of power in Washington, you deserve to be treated fairly and equitably. But unfortunately, not all workplaces are as inclusive as they should be. If you’re dealing with disability discrimination, this blog post is intended to provide practical guidance for […]