As the workforce becomes more diverse, it's important for employers to create a more accessible workplace that is welcoming to all. This means ensuring that all employees, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in work activities and have access to...

Accommodating employees with disabilities can seem like an added cost to businesses, but in reality, providing accommodations can have numerous benefits for both the employee and the employer. According to a report by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), 57% of...

Hiring employees with disabilities can bring numerous benefits to businesses, including increased diversity, improved morale, and increased productivity. In fact, studies have shown that employees with disabilities have higher rates of job retention and lower rates of...

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about burnout in the workplace. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, The Mayo Clinic describes it as “a special type of work-related stress—a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced...

When it comes to disability discrimination, we all know the word has a negative connotation. But, we might not understand how discrimination affects actual people.  Today, we want to share a few ways that disability discrimination affects individuals.  What is...

While you might think of October as our step into fall, Halloween, and pumpkins, there’s actually another holiday this month that we want to bring your attention to. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM for short.  This special month...

July is Disability Pride Month! It has been celebrated since 1990, but has gained more attention in recent years. If you’re unsure what this month is all about and why it was created, let us share a bit more about what Disability Pride Month means to us at HireAbility...

Here at HireAbility Spokane, we’re used to having some uncomfortable conversations. People don’t always want to share their concerns and experiences, but we try to be a place where employers and employees can learn from each other.  One topic that is particularly...

Here at Hireability Spokane, we work with employers to evaluate their hiring processes and provide resources that help them hire highly qualified employees who happen to have disabilities. One concern that often comes up with employers and those who would be potential...

Are you thinking about hiring someone with a disability? Hiring in Spokane is difficult right now. Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates and here at Hireability Spokane, we want to help.  We promote the hiring of people with developmental disabilities...

Accessible hiring can make a difference for your business. We’ve heard a lot lately about the difficulties employers have had with hiring. What you might not know is that there are ways your company’s hiring practices might be excluding potential candidates.  Here at...