Author: M Moore

ADA Interactive Process: Back to Basics By Janice Pintar Passed almost thirty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was the first comprehensive federal law that addressed the needs of individuals with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination in employment, communications, public services, and public accommodations. Modeled in large part after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title I of the ADA generally prohibited discrimination against employees with disabilities but also imposed additional obligations for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees with disabilities. Despite the important public policy behind the ADA and the general support it received, the ADA has proved to be one of the more difficult and time-consuming laws for employers from...

Upskilling and Reskilling: The Art of Coping with Change By the ReWork Editors Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for constant change has become a fact of everyday life for businesses. In recent months, organizations have had to rapidly digitize processes'—faster than ever before'—and employees' responsiveness and adaptability have been critical to the success of this shift. Over the past year, leaders learned (if they didn't know it already) that companies that can reinvent themselves are better positioned to weather crises and thrive. Even when the pandemic ends, though, organizations must continue to give their teams the tools they need to be resilient and able to cope with uncertainty and adapt, so that the efforts made throughout the past year can be sustained and...

Supporting (and Leveraging) Neurodiversity in the Workplace By Tim Reed In the modern workplace, neurodiverse employees can make outstanding contributions to their organizations. For example, some may have a high level of focus that allows them to excel in certain roles; others may demonstrate a high level of creativity. Whatever their talents and skill sets, neurodiverse workers bring unique perspectives to the workplace. In order to tap into this pool of potentially valuable employees, however, businesses may need to adjust their hiring and other workplace practices. Rethinking the Hiring Process Organizations should take neurodiversity into account during recruitment, hiring, and onboarding. For example, when hiring for a specific position, employers should ask themselves, "For ...

Dealing with Workplace Toxicity By Lynne Levy Humans are social animals, and the energy and trust they build from social interactions have long been the bedrock of successful team building, collaboration, and the creation of exceptional outcomes. In the workplace, connection arises when people engage in something bigger than themselves, have a sense of belonging to the organization, and share its values and mission with people they trust. Unfortunately, just one toxic individual can destroy the connections that exists within a team, a department, or even an entire division. Toxic people often use threats, bullying, fear, manipulation, intimidation, and embarrassment to get their way and control others.1 In organizations, the effects of these negative behaviors not only poison wo...