How companies can build inclusive workplaces

Using in-depth knowledge from interviews with DEI's leaders, Accenture provides four key actions employers can take to build more inclusive workplaces:

Employ: Beyond inclusive hiring practices, employers should establish workplace practices that encourage and progress persons with disabilities.
Enable: It's critical to have leadership engaged and committed to providing an inclusive workplace. Providing tools, technology and/or a formal accommodations program to employees with disabilities is important. "Consider cultivating greater awareness through formal training programs for those without disabilities to learn about the tools and accommodations available for better integration across teams," the report suggests.
Engage: Generating awareness-building throughout an organization will foster an inclusive culture. Employers can build that awareness through recruitment efforts, disability education programs, grassroots-led efforts and events.
Empower: Mentoring and coaching is critical for any employee when progressing through a career. Companies should ensure personals with disabilities have access to mentoring, coaching initiatives and skill programs, while also being aware that persons with disabilities should occupy roles at all levels, including leadership.

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