July marked the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Even as the law banned discrimination against people with disabilities, business leaders are still working to be truly inclusive. While the vast majority of major corporations encourage employees to voluntarily disclose a disability, a new report finds only a tiny fraction of workers do so. Disabilities like depression, diabetes, OCD, ADHD, autism and dyslexia aren't always apparent to others.
Experts say creating a culture that allows employees to bring their authentic selves to work boosts employee engagement and retention.
As many companies continue to struggle to find and retain qualified workers, the founders of a fast-growing franchise learned that targeting untapped talent pays off. Join us tomorrow, August 2nd, for CNBC's Small Business Playbook for insights and advice to help your business succeed.
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