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your company is committed to this responsibility . Talk to your candidates about the accommodations they need . These accommodations may include supplying special adaptive equipment , providing a distraction-free workspace , or changing office policies to allow for flexible breaks .
Support employee career advancement
Talented professionals want to work for companies that support their career growth goals . To attract people with disabilities to your company , make an effort to encourage career advancement among your employees . RobertHalf . com suggests
several ways to do this :
• Ask your staff about their career goals and find out what resources they need from you .
• Promote training and development of your employees .
• Create a mentoring program and encourage job shadowing for new employees .
• Rotate employee roles , so everyone has a chance to work in different departments and positions .
• Encourage employees to test new ways of working and explore innovative ideas .
Identify unconscious bias
Even if you believe your business offers fair and equitable opportunities to people with disabilities , there ’ s a chance you ’ re exhibiting some unconscious bias in your recruiting and hiring practice . Try to identify unconscious bias in your job descriptions . Even subtle language can turn away talented people with disabilities , so avoid words like “ walk ,” “ stand ,” or “ lift ” if these are not essential requirements for the job .
Ability Magazine suggests also building awareness in the workplace to avoid unconscious bias . For example , consider scheduling training sessions and seminars to help your staff recognize and reduce unconscious bias in the office .
Attracting people with disabilities to your business is a great way to enhance your company culture and tap a largely overlooked talent pool . Take steps to prepare your business for hiring , like obtaining an EIN and preparing a recruiting document , then implement policies and practices to make your company more welcoming to those with disabilities .