Microsoft created and operates a centralized accommodations program for employees with disabilities. This resource supports a centralized review and processing approach that brings together subject matter experts and funding resources to a single accommodation operation. The centralized accommodations program serves as an inclusive successful approach for the company’s expanding [...]
MSD in the UK trained a mixed team of Mental Health First Aiders that holds regular team meetings and organized a range of events on-site. These events include information roadshows, lunchtime walks, Easter-egg hunts, yoga sessions, ‘Tea & Talk’ and ‘Curry & Chat’ events. Other activities have provided employees [...]
Merck Global Workplace Enterprise Services is conducting Global Disability and Inclusion reviews on all global projects. This groundbreaking project provides feedback on cross functional aspects of the projects. To date, countries have included France, Germany and Singapore.
In Argentina and Mexico, Manpower Group partners with over 500 government, corporate and non-profit organizations to provide guidance and training to people with disabilities, helping them improve their employability, secure jobs and achieve independence. Manpower also educates employers on accommodating individuals with disabilities in the workforce. Since 2001, thousands [...]
With the Johnson & Johnson employee resource group (ERG), Alliance for Diverse Abilities, expanding to over 60 global chapters, the ERGs priorities center on various aspects of disability, including workplace mental health and well-being. In celebration of World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Diplomats partnered with Johnson & Johnson’s [...]
GM’s Omnibus BB Transportes plant in Quito, Ecuador has been very successful in employing people with disabilities. Job positions are evaluated for adaptation to persons with disabilities; managers are trained in sign language; a buddy system is implemented during new hire onboarding to support those coming into the company; [...]
Franklin Templeton hosted job fairs and created sourcing partnerships to support increased hiring of people with disabilities in Chennai, India. Partnerships were established with the Skill Sector Council for Persons with Disability and the National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled.
At nearly 90% unemployment, individuals with autism are underrepresented in the UK workforce. The FordWorks Program focuses on utilizing the strengths and insights of individuals with autism and other disabilities across Ford’s various skill teams such as IT, Product Development, Credit, and Manufacturing, as well as other skill teams [...]
Ford in the UK invested in a marketing campaign with a leading mental health charity called Time to Change to tackle the stigma that surrounds mental health. Throug a campaign called The Elephant in the Transit Van, the Company highlighted internally and externally the importance of mental health. Working [...]
To emphasize the power of accessibility, an email campaign along with digital posters were broadcast on FMR India televisions. The digital campaign was accompanied by an event to let Fidelity associates know about the Enable Journey and have them contribute or participate in a manner of their choice. Fidelity [...]