Evaluating medical needs and exploring appropriate reasonable accommodations are not easy tasks. What can your organization do to support the teams that do this work? The answer is two-fold: Revamp your process and inspire disability compliance staff. Good processes lead to sound decisions and ensure you perform the same steps for every person.
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The Disabled Workforce: Staying Inspired
By Rachel Shaw, MBA, President, Principal Consultant, Shaw HR Consulting
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