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Inclusive Hiring Makes Good Business Sense
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Hiring people who have intellectual disabilities is more than just "the right thing to do", it makes good business sense. Join host Peter Reynolds as he speaks with Marissa Marr, Manager of Career Connections at Community Living Mississauga, and April McKay, Director of Human Resources at TruEarth about the benefits of hiring inclusively, which leads to increased innovation, productivity, workplace safety and community support.
If you're looking for a job, or you're an employer interested in learning more about hiring persons who have intellectual disabilities, check out www.career-connections.ca or email them at info@career-connections.ca
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Chapters
1. Community Living Out Loud celebrates the lives of people with intellectual disabilities (00:00:00)
2. Employment for people with intellectual disabilities: gold standard (00:01:20)
3. Workplace support for employees with noise, safety concerns (00:06:22)
4. Retention, enthusiasm, and accommodations for job seekers (00:12:12)
5. Affordable accommodation benefits employees (00:16:12)
6. Job coaches help employees find safe, effective workplaces (00:19:20)
7. De-escalation, flexible workplace, holistic approach (00:22:03)
8. Respect and appreciation for multiple stakeholders (00:23:32)
9. Community Living Out Loud with Marisa and April (00:28:02)
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