NDEAM, you know what I mean?
Happy Friday and the beginning of Spooky Season!!! 👻🎃👻 This week we have a a lot to cover. Last weekend, NYC faced significant flooding, reminiscent of the times during Hurricane Sandy. It raises questions about the city's readiness, particularly for its disabled residents. Has there been an improvement in the city's preparedness? Gen-Z steps into the global workforce, they're more transparent about their health. How does this impact employers? And October 1st marked the beginning of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, otherwise known as NDEAM. To celebrate Disclo will be launching new resources and tools to keep your organization up-to-date, providing employees with the tools they need to succeed.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.
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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding
Pictures and video footage showed people wading through water reaching up to their knees, as streets and subways were hit by heavy rain. Several videos posted to social media appeared to show water pouring from the ceiling and walls of subway stations and onto inundated platforms.
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New York City to Alter Preparations for Disabled in Disasters (2014)
New York City has agreed to make sweeping changes in its accommodations for people with disabilities during disasters and other emergencies, according to newly filed court papers.
What Managers Keep Getting Wrong About Generation Z
Top researchers at universities and businesses that study the future of work say Generation Z requires a lot of mental health support, they have strong feelings about company values and they’re not shy about their work likes and dislikes. They are a lot, this group of 16- to 26-year-olds who make up 15% of the population. They will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030, which means future managers should be interested in learning more about this new breed of rebel talent.
Managing Employees with Anxiety: Strategies for Nurturing Mental Health
Managing employees with anxiety is an integral part of fostering a mentally healthy and productive work environment. By recognizing the symptoms of anxiety, creating a mental health-friendly workplace, and supporting employees through reasonable adjustments and open communication, employers can empower their teams to thrive despite the challenges posed by anxiety disorders.
Fewer than half of neurodivergent employees receive necessary workplace accommodations.
Just 41% of the 1,100 neurodivergent adults polled say they receive any workplace accommodations. Another 6.5% say they were denied accommodations after requesting them. Women are receiving even less.
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Sr. Manager - Leave of Absence, Accommodations & Time-Off Programs
1yAnother great issue full of resources! Thanks, Team Disclo!