This activity is important because managers should be aware of diversity issues, including employees with disabilities. If employees do not feel they are an important part of the organization, commitment can decrease, and it can be difficult to retain them. The goal of this activily is to increase your knowledge of diversity issues. Read the case and then answer questions that follow. Diversity is an important part of today's workforce in representing employees of cifferent races, nationalties, gender, and ages. A diverse workforce invites all employees to be connected to the organization and embedded in sociat networks. rather than feeling excluded and different, One additional facet of diversity includes employees with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal work opportunities to disabled individuals by prohibiting discrimination against them in hiring and in the workplace. The ADA also requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to facilitate work performance. However, the employment rate in the United States of people with disabilities is 32.8%, compared to 771% of individuals without disabilities. Some companies go beyond the ADA guidelines to offer exceptional opportunlties and inclusion for disabled individuals. These companies top what is called the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Winners of the 2021 DEI are judged in a variety of areas, including an inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engagement in the community. After the 2020-2021 pandemic, the DEl expanded its description of excellence to include innovative technology for accessibility. mental weliness benefits, and options for flex-work. Airbnb, Inc. is one of the top companies in the 2021DEI. Airbnb is expanding its definition of disabilities without government mandate. Their Supplier Diversity program seeks to expand representation of its partners to those owned by disabled individuals. Airbnb is also a Worldwide Paralympics Partrer, extending its support beyond the workplace and into the community. Bayer earned top ratings in the 2021 DEl for the first time. Bayer created ENABLE, a group that dedicates its resources to wellness and career development for disabled employees, as well as support for their families. Synchrony Financial, a financial services company, was also a recipient of the 2021 DEI honors. Among the company's proactive inclusion practices is its People with Disabilitiest employee network. Currently. 2600 employees participate to promote advocacy and inclusion. Finally, Salesforce, a software company, received a special award-Employer of the Year. Salesforce has a central Office of Accessibility to oversee inclusion and opportunities. The company seeks to develop workspaces and technology to provide an inclusive environment for work, as well. in this irvante would be Munple Croise: eurintives fring managers menten ofywe muk sram persatiel depantent. This activity is important because managers should be aware of diversity issues, including employees with disabilities. If employees do not feel they are an important part of the organization, commitment can decrease, and it can be difficuit to retain them. The goal of this activity is to increase your knowledge of diversity issues. Read the case and then answer questions that follow. Diversity is an important part of today's workforce in representing employees of different races, nationalities, gender, and ages. A diverse workforce invites all employees to be connected to the organization and embedded in social networks. rather than feeling excluded and different. One additional facet of diversity includes employees with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal work opportunities to disabled individuals by prohibiting discrimination against them in hiring and in the workplace. The ADA also requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to facilitate work performance. However, the employment rate in the United States of people with disabilities is 32.8%, compared to 771% of individuals without disabilities. Some companies go beyond the ADA guidelines' to offer exceptional opportunities and inclusion for disabled individuals. These companies top what is called the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Winners of the 2021 DEI are judged in a variety of areas, including an inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engagement in the community. After the 20202021 pandemic, the DEl expanded its description of excellence to include innovative technology for accessibility. mental wellness benefits, and options for flex-work Airbnb, Inc, is one of the top companies in the 2021 DEI. Airbnb is expanding its definition of disabilities without government mandate. Their Supplier Diversity program seeks to expand representation of its partners to those owned by disabled individuals. Airbnb is also a Worldwide Paralympics Partner, extending its support beyond the workplace and into the community. Bayer earned top ratings in the 2021 DEI for the first time. Bayer created ENABLE, a group that dedicates its resources to wellness and career development for disabled employees, as well as support for their families. Synchrony Financial, a financial services company, was also a recipient of the 2021 DEl honors. Among the company's proactive inclusion practices is its People with Disabilitiest employee network. Currently, 2,600 employees participate to promote advocacy and inclusion. Finally, Salesforce, a software company, received a special award-Employer of the Year. Salesforce has a central Office of Accessibility to oversee inclusion and opportunities. The company seeks to develop workspaces and technology to provide an inclusive environment for work, as well. 1 This activity is important because managers should be aware of diversity issues, including employees with disabilities. If employees do not feel they are an important part of the organization, commitment can decrease, and it can be difficult to retain them. The goal of this activily is to increase your knowledge of diversity issues. Read the case and then answer questions that follow. Diversity is an important part of today's workforce in representing employees of cifferent races, nationalties, gender, and ages. A diverse workforce invites all employees to be connected to the organization and embedded in sociat networks. rather than feeling excluded and different, One additional facet of diversity includes employees with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal work opportunities to disabled individuals by prohibiting discrimination against them in hiring and in the workplace. The ADA also requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to facilitate work performance. However, the employment rate in the United States of people with disabilities is 32.8%, compared to 771% of individuals without disabilities. Some companies go beyond the ADA guidelines to offer exceptional opportunlties and inclusion for disabled individuals. These companies top what is called the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Winners of the 2021 DEI are judged in a variety of areas, including an inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engagement in the community. After the 2020-2021 pandemic, the DEl expanded its description of excellence to include innovative technology for accessibility. mental weliness benefits, and options for flex-work. Airbnb, Inc. is one of the top companies in the 2021DEI. Airbnb is expanding its definition of disabilities without government mandate. Their Supplier Diversity program seeks to expand representation of its partners to those owned by disabled individuals. Airbnb is also a Worldwide Paralympics Partrer, extending its support beyond the workplace and into the community. Bayer earned top ratings in the 2021 DEl for the first time. Bayer created ENABLE, a group that dedicates its resources to wellness and career development for disabled employees, as well as support for their families. Synchrony Financial, a financial services company, was also a recipient of the 2021 DEI honors. Among the company's proactive inclusion practices is its People with Disabilitiest employee network. Currently. 2600 employees participate to promote advocacy and inclusion. Finally, Salesforce, a software company, received a special award-Employer of the Year. Salesforce has a central Office of Accessibility to oversee inclusion and opportunities. The company seeks to develop workspaces and technology to provide an inclusive environment for work, as well. in this irvante would be Munple Croise: eurintives fring managers menten ofywe muk sram persatiel depantent. This activity is important because managers should be aware of diversity issues, including employees with disabilities. If employees do not feel they are an important part of the organization, commitment can decrease, and it can be difficuit to retain them. The goal of this activity is to increase your knowledge of diversity issues. Read the case and then answer questions that follow. Diversity is an important part of today's workforce in representing employees of different races, nationalities, gender, and ages. A diverse workforce invites all employees to be connected to the organization and embedded in social networks. rather than feeling excluded and different. One additional facet of diversity includes employees with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal work opportunities to disabled individuals by prohibiting discrimination against them in hiring and in the workplace. The ADA also requires employers to offer "reasonable accommodations" to facilitate work performance. However, the employment rate in the United States of people with disabilities is 32.8%, compared to 771% of individuals without disabilities. Some companies go beyond the ADA guidelines' to offer exceptional opportunities and inclusion for disabled individuals. These companies top what is called the Disability Equality Index (DEI). Winners of the 2021 DEI are judged in a variety of areas, including an inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engagement in the community. After the 20202021 pandemic, the DEl expanded its description of excellence to include innovative technology for accessibility. mental wellness benefits, and options for flex-work Airbnb, Inc, is one of the top companies in the 2021 DEI. Airbnb is expanding its definition of disabilities without government mandate. Their Supplier Diversity program seeks to expand representation of its partners to those owned by disabled individuals. Airbnb is also a Worldwide Paralympics Partner, extending its support beyond the workplace and into the community. Bayer earned top ratings in the 2021 DEI for the first time. Bayer created ENABLE, a group that dedicates its resources to wellness and career development for disabled employees, as well as support for their families. Synchrony Financial, a financial services company, was also a recipient of the 2021 DEl honors. Among the company's proactive inclusion practices is its People with Disabilitiest employee network. Currently, 2,600 employees participate to promote advocacy and inclusion. Finally, Salesforce, a software company, received a special award-Employer of the Year. Salesforce has a central Office of Accessibility to oversee inclusion and opportunities. The company seeks to develop workspaces and technology to provide an inclusive environment for work, as well. 1