HR Interviews Playlist Ep 675: Hiring Without Limits: Why Accessibility Matters
At a time when DE&I initiatives are facing increasing hostility, it's more important than ever to highlight the real value of inclusive hiring. Beyond being the right thing to do, inclusive hiring broadens talent pools, fosters innovation, and ensures that organizations tap into the full spectrum of people's skills and potential.
But what does true accessibility in hiring look like, and how can companies create recruitment processes that are genuinely fair for everyone?
My guest this week is Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Ivanti and a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in the workplace. Ron is at the forefront of championing accessibility not just to comply with regulations but to build environments where everyone can succeed.
In the interview, we discuss:
- How a revelation about the corporate career site accelerated Ron's journey as an advocate for disability inclusion.
- Optimal work environments work for everyone.
- How accessibility has massively advanced inclusion and belonging at Ivanti
- When bias outweighs common sense
- Focusing on skills and abilities
- Treating people as individuals rather than labels
- Accommodations in the hiring process, how simple changes can make a huge difference
- Why individuals with disabilities might be reluctant to disclose their needs during the recruitment process, and what strategies can address these concerns
- Shifting the perception of disability to make hiring more inclusive
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