In an article titled, “Hiring the Handicapped: A Matter of Good Business,” Newsweek shared that a talent pool that is often overlooked is that of disabled individuals. It went on to explain that many businesses are reluctant to hire individuals with disabilities because they fear that these workers are prone to injury or are concerned …
Tag Archive: employment
Apr 13
And, In the End, They Treated Them Well
Even though, we’re seeing early signs of economic recovery, some organizations continue to “right size.” One such organization systematically planned, over the past few months, to reduce their number of employees by 30%. In the organization’s history, this was the first time staffing levels had ever needed to be reduced. Three senior managers (CEO, COO …
Mar 23
Layoffs: Handle with Care
We are happy to have Deborah Herman as our guest blogger today. Deborah is “Your Recruitment Business Partner” at DH Talent Strategies, LLC in Pompano Beach, FL. She’s a blogger at www.hroptimist.com, and a HR professional with 20 plus years of director-level experience in staffing, marketing and employment communications. Deborah is also proud to serve …