Creating a strong workplace culture is vital in today’s competitive labor market. Employers that effectively embrace the diversity of their staff are more successful. This also includes “disability inclusion.” Disability inclusion means creating an inclusive workplace where people feel welcome and comfortable. The goal is to create an environment where people are: seen, valued and […]
Creating a strong workplace culture is vital in today’s competitive labor market.Employers that effectively embrace the diversity of their staff are more successful. This also includes “disability inclusion.”Disability inclusion means creating an inclusive workplace where people feel welcome and comfortable. The goal is to create an environment where people are: seen, valued and appreciated for what they bring to the team. It is not to point out their differences, but to include them for their talents and accomplishments.An inclusive workplace also means understanding and addressing the causes of all types of exclusion. To make this happen, it requires managers to be supportive, confident and empathetic as they move toward creating a more disability inclusive workplace.IowaWORKS in Davenport invites local employers to learn the latest trends on creating an inclusive workplace. “Leap Into Inclusion” — Employer Disability Awareness Training will be Thursday, Feb. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the IowaWORKS Center, 1801A E. Kimberly Road. The training is free and lunch will be provided. To participate, please RSVP by Feb. 23 by visiting here. We invite CEOs, business owners and human resource professionals to learn about accommodations in the workplace. There will also be a Windmills training module as part of the training.Windmills is a nationwide renowned highly interactive training program that empowers and equips Human Resource professionals, managers and supervisors to become more inclusive of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The Windmills training module will teach participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities. This module will allow participants to become aware of inclusive and respectful etiquette and language to create a comfortable work environment.The goal of the module is to help create comfortable and effective workplace interactions.There will also be a business panel to share workplace experiences. A question and answer session will also allow for healthy dialogue on creating an inclusive work environment.Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) credits are available for participating in the training.For additional questions about the workshop, please call 1-844-967-5365, Ext. 4.Martha Garcia-Tappa is a business engagement consultant for Iowa Workforce Development. She can be reached at martha.garcia-tappa@iwd.iowa.gov.
