Inclusive Workforce Blog

Getting Hired's blog offers career advice for job seekers, job search resources, stories from companies that value diversity inclusion, along with tips on how to celebrate diversity in the workplace!

What to expect from the DEAM18 Conference

April 9, 2018

TheDirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18) will be taking place in April, and Getting Hired is excited about sponsoring the event..

Tips: What do I need to do to prepare for an Online Career Fair?

April 5, 2018

Virtual career fairs offer a unique and welcome opportunity for job seekers with disabilities to engage with inclusive employers who are interested..

Enhance your engagement among the deaf community during Deaf History Month

April 3, 2018

Deaf History Month takes place annually from March 13th to April 15th. Deaf History Month is a chance for communities and employers to come together..

How can we support Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month?

March 27, 2018

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month takes place annually in March, and marks an opportunity for organizations to showcase their support..

EEOC: Supporting employers, individuals and veterans with navigating the U.S. legislative landscape

March 25, 2018

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers a range of resources that are aimed at helping businesses and people with disabilities..

Accessible Design is key to a user-friendly experience

March 5, 2018

Across the country there are approximately 30.1 million Americans of working age with a disability. Ensuring this group is able to successfully..

Where can I learn more about inclusive hiring programs?

March 2, 2018

The HR Management Institute (HRMI) East Conference took place in February and the Getting Hired team was excited to attend for the first time this..

Waste Management Inclusive Hiring: Christopher Mings, Container Welder

March 2, 2018

Christopher Mings was like many other job seekers in search of employment with a reputable company that valued the work of their employees. A welder..

How can companies make an impact on World Cancer Day 2018?

January 22, 2018

Employers and individuals across the country are gearing up to make their presence felt on World Cancer Day on February 4th, 2018.

Top tips for recruiters when accommodating candidates with disabilities

January 18, 2018

Adopting inclusive hiring programs is a top priority for companies in 2018. Your key to success is ensuring recruiters have the knowledge about..

Tips educational institutions need to know about supporting students with disabilities

December 6, 2017

Getting Hired and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently had the pleasure of working together in the delivery of a..

Top 6 blogs for employers focused on hiring individuals with disabilities in 2017

December 6, 2017

Getting Hired has been busy in 2017 as we've had the privilege of helping our inclusive employers connect with job seekers with disabilities across..

Top 6 blogs for veterans in 2017: Looking back to explore future trends

December 6, 2017

2017 has been another busy year for the Getting Hired team as we've published an array of articles supporting the veteran job seeker community and..

Getting Hired and The Choice Group partner to increase their reach in supporting job seekers with disabilities

December 6, 2017

Helping job seekers with disabilities to find work and to connect with inclusive employers is our goal and commitment at Getting Hired.

Top 5 blogs for job seekers with disabilities in 2017

December 5, 2017

It's been another busy year at Getting Hired, with our team working to bridge the gap between job seekers with disabilities and inclusive employers.

3 value-adds of hiring military spouses and caregivers in the workforce

November 28, 2017

Businesses across the U.S. should understand the benefits of not only opening their recruitment programs to an increasing number of veterans, but..

5 ways to improve accessibility when hiring individuals with disabilities

November 21, 2017

Accessibility is one of the most important factors for inclusive businesses when hiring individuals with disabilities.

7 Business Resource Groups that Engage Employees in Diversity and Inclusion at Lincoln Financial Group

November 13, 2017

At Lincoln Financial Group, Diversity and Inclusion is not just an initiative for one team or leadership group – it is a corporate strategy woven..

The advantages of individuals with disabilities to Self-ID or Self-Disclose

November 3, 2017

Deciding whether or not to self-identify (ID) or self-disclose your disability to an employer can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be...

10 success stories from companies highlighting NDEAM in 2017

November 1, 2017

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2017 has come to a close and at Getting Hired we're proud to see that it's been another great..