It was cold and dark, and a chilly wind was blowing through town that night. The kind of weather that goes straight to your bones, the kind you never wish on anyone. I looked at my phone one last time to confirm the address: 340 E. Scary Way. I was so desperate for this job I never considered why an employer would interview on a night like this. When I knocked, the door slightly came ajar. I could hear laughter, still I decided to go in. The floors creaked as I walked cautiously towards the laughter; Continue reading ‘A Scary Way to Go’
Archive for October, 2017
A Scary Way to Go
Published October 30, 2017 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: answers, description, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, Workforce Solutions
Diversity and Inclusion: Good Business Model
Published October 23, 2017 accessibility , Employment ClosedTags: bias, companies, differences, diverse, Diversity, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, inclusion, socially, Workforce Solutions
Houston is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States, so it’s vital for companies in the Gulf Coast area to recognize the importance of having a culture of diversity and inclusion. I recently read a great book about diversity called That’s BS [Bias Synapse] by Risha Grant. It talks about how individual biases, which were developed over a span of their life, creates the beliefs people have about a particular culture, group or religion. Continue reading ‘Diversity and Inclusion: Good Business Model’
White Cane Safety
Published October 16, 2017 awareness , Employment 1 CommentTags: blind, cane, Gulf Coast, history, Houston jobs, independence, october, safety, symbol, tool, white, Workforce Solutions
We love celebrating holidays, special events, unique and wacky days. In October there is Moldy Cheese Day, National Homemade Cookies Day, International Bacon Day, Skyscraper Day and many more just to name a few. October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. There are many events to be celebrated as a part of NDEAM; however, one of the most significant days to celebrate is White Cane Safety Day. Continue reading ‘White Cane Safety’
Inclusion Drives Innovation
Published October 9, 2017 awareness , Employment ClosedTags: culture, Disability, Diversity, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, important, inclusion, innovation, NDEAM, people, Workforce Solutions
In last week’s blog, we introduced this year’s theme for National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” I think most people agree with that statement. Inclusion and innovation are buzzwords we hear often and of course every organization includes similar wording within their mission statement; but what exactly does it mean? Continue reading ‘Inclusion Drives Innovation’
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Published October 2, 2017 accessibility , awareness , Employment 1 CommentTags: awareness, celebrate, Disability, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, inclusion, NDEAM, october, opportunity, people, practices, success, Workforce Solutions
For more than 70 years, Americans have celebrated the inclusion of people with disabilities as a valuable asset to the workforce during the month of October which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme for NDEAM is “Inclusion Drives Innovation” as Americans reflect on the important role that different perspectives play in workforce success. Continue reading ‘National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)’
