NWCDC 2018

DM4 | Inclusive Hiring Practices for People With Disabilities (Room Islander I)

06 Dec 18
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Disability Management

Employers increasingly understand the business advantages gained from hiring people with disabilities. The hiring process calls for considerations like a job candidate’s potential interview accommodation needs and readiness of the interviewers. Hear Microsoft’s Inclusive Hiring for People with Disabilities Program Manager on how a commitment to a diverse workforce and inclusive culture helps the company innovate and improve the customer experience. She will discuss disability etiquette, and how improving the interview and onboarding process builds trust and inclusion across employees, managers and the organization.