Resource Details

Building Back Better: Utilizing Lessons Learned During COVID-19 for Inclusivity and Retention

Year Developed: 2021

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: Clinicians PCAs

Language(s): n.a.

Developed by: Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) STAR² Center and experts from Ainey Volion Consulting for a webinar series on inclusivity in the workplace for people with physical disabilities, people that are d/Deaf, blind, and visually impaired, and neurodiverse people. According to Fortune, this autumn, 65 percent of employees are seeking new jobs, up from 36 percent in May. These workers are requiring equitable compensation, flexible work environments, and inclusive cultures – making justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion more critical every day. This webinar series provides participants with information and tools to use for increased inclusivity. Taking the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, folks will be able to work toward building a culture of belonging for everyone, with a focus on individuals with disabilities and neurodiverse people.

Resource Details: Both session recordings and supporting materials are available through the STAR² Center website. Speakers: Rickii Ainey, Lead Consultant, Ainey Volion Consulting Ashley Volion, PhD, Lead Consultant, Ainey Volion Consulting Learning outcomes: Understand how to recruit people that have various disabilities Identify ways in which to effectively and respectfully communicate with people who have various disabilities Implement lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and working from home Understand accommodations that may be needed or asked for by the workforce

Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Workforce

Resource Subtopic: COVID-19, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Retention.