Disabilities

Disclosing a challenging health condition at work can be risky. You may get the accommodations you need, but you may also be met with suspicion, resentment,...

Accessibility can't be an afterthought.

HBR wanted to learn more about how people experience long Covid and other complex chronic medical conditions at work. In a survey that garnered more than...

Even when disabled employees demonstrate the same skills and behaviors as their nondisabled peers, their performance is often rated lower - especially...

Five strategies to get buy-in from DEI skeptics and supporters alike.

What to say - and what not to say - when your colleague needs some support.

Many companies realize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. But most focus on gender and ethnicity, paying less attention to people with disabilities....

People are kinder if they think you have a temporary injury.

It takes more than lip service to convince disabled job applicants to apply to your company. These research-backed practices can demonstrate that you're...

An estimated 386 million working age people have some kind of disability. These six features will ensure your tools are as accessible as possible.

Change processes that support unconscious bias.

A thriving business demonstrates how dedicated and enthusiastic employees with disabilities can be.

New managers can create safe spaces for their teams.

Create more inclusive spaces for your peers and colleagues.

Mishandling the transition to hybrid could reinforce social inequalities and jeopardize your diversity and inclusion efforts.

Three research-backed strategies to raise awareness and support employees.

Designing an inclusive interview process for disabled people and people with different learning styles both widens the talent pool and creates a more equitable workplace.

People use harmful ableist language every day without realizing the damage they’re doing.

Up to 40% of Americans experience chronic pain — and that number will continue to increase.

Sensory and linguistic differences aren’t a loss — they’re an opportunity for exploration and innovation.