Topic: Diversity and Inclusion in Workplace
Presenter: Deena Kilmon, Director of Engagement, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
Time: Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Description: Increasingly, the buzzwords of Diversity and Inclusion pop up, but what exactly do these concepts mean? How does my company know if it's doing the right thing? How can I access the positive ROI that comes from comprehensive recruitment and retention policies?
Accessible workplace policies are good for business. Companies that excel at disability employment and inclusion are four times more likely to deliver higher shareholder returns than their competitors, according to a study by Accenture released in Oct. 2019. As businesses rethink the working environment because of COVID-19, companies have an opportunity to re-invent their teams and overhaul how work gets done.
Where do you start when considering these new workforce opportunities? Join the Kent Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Engagement for The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, Deena Kilmon, for a timely talk on why inclusion and accessibility is today's smart move for the best business strategy. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end of the short presentation.
About the ARC Central Chesapeake Region
The Arc is proud to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Arc is committed to providing superior programs and services to those with I/DD who are of any age and in any stage of their lives. From financial assistance to employment training; drop-in services to community homes; crisis intervention to educational advocacy, The Arc is committed to helping people with developmental disabilities live the most independent, productive life possible.
