At GHDCC, part of our mission is to “Establish for individuals with disabilities a pipeline that will present employment opportunities and increase their independence, self-determination and inclusion within the community.” As part of this, we share information and resources with jobseekers and businesses that we feel are important and relevant.
Today we share with you an article from Employer Benefit News.
Read MoreAt GHDCC, part of our mission is to “Establish for individuals with disabilities a pipeline that will present employment opportunities and increase their independence, self-determination and inclusion within the community.” As part of this, we share information and resources with jobseekers and businesses that we feel are important and relevant.
Today we share with you an article from the Harvard Business Review.
Summary:
An Accenture survey found that the vast majority of employees with disabilities don’t feel their workplace culture is fully committed to helping them thrive and succeed. This article offers five steps that organizations can take to make such disabilities feel so safe and included that they will be willing to disclose their conditions. And that’s important: The research found that employees who do disclose their disability at work are 30% more engaged — in terms of career satisfaction and aspirations, confidence, and a sense of belonging — than those who don’t.
Read MoreAt GHDCC, part of our mission is to “Establish for individuals with disabilities a pipeline that will present employment opportunities and increase their independence, self-determination and inclusion within the community.” As part of this, we share information and resources with jobseekers and businesses that we feel are important and relevant.
Today we share with you information from the National Conference of State Legislatures on disability employment. We hope that you find this information helpful.
Read MoreAt GHDCC part of our mission is to “Establish for individuals with disabilities a pipeline that will present employment opportunities and increase their independence, self-determination and inclusion within the community.” As part of this we share information and resources with jobseekers and businesses that we feel are important and relevent.
Today we share with you an Employment Guide for People with Disabilities from the Texas Health & Human Services Commission. We hope that you find this information helpful.
Read MoreThe Biden administration is adding a sign language interpreter to its daily press briefings.
Read MoreJoin Director Samir Saber of HCC's Digital Information Technology Continuing Education program, Dean Sean Otmishi of HCC's Digital Information & Technology Center of Excellence, and Pierluigi Stella, Co-founder of Network Box USA, and Kathie Herod, Faculty & Senior Network Analyst for an overview of the state of cybersecurity in the U.S. and its impacts on small businesses locally.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the launch of the Disability Employment Source (DES): Your Resource for Qualified Candidates.
Read MoreMedicaid Buy-In (MBI), also known as Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities, breaks down barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
Read MoreAccess Granted! Join us for a webinar series on how to access resources during COVID-19. This June 18th edition will focus on how to obtain free legal counsel.
Read MoreWorkforce Solutions is hosting a community Virtual Job Fair for Young Adults on Friday, June 12th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Read MoreThe SHRM Foundation and Workplace Initiative by Understood announced a free training program for HR pros and hiring managers to help businesses improve disability inclusion in their workplaces.
Read MoreA webinar about available small business resources and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program certification guidance due to COVID19
Read MoreThe Office of Business Opportunity presents Access Granted, a series of webinars designed to help small businesses navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Read MoreThe HSBLC coalition is a coordinated effort with the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity and participating law firms providing FREE, holistic, focused consultations via telephone with pro bono lawyers assisting Houston area small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Global Health Crisis presents an existential challenge to many small businesses. This panel will begin with a discussion of these key challenges and approaches that prior IC100 winners are taking to address them.
Read MoreYour business has been closed for a month and you are running out of cash. To survive, you must re-open but it’s like starting from scratch with the extra worry of an economy with COVID-19. It’s overwhelming and hard to know where to even begin.
Read MoreA Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul. Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment.
Read MoreThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for speci ed reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Read MoreAs a business owner it is your responsibility to be aware of your tax compliance requirements. Meeting your federal, state, and local tax obligations enables you to stay in good legal standing. The business structure, location and product/service offering impact the local/state taxes your business pays.
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