30 Years Advancing Disability Talent Investment
Thirty years ago, I started Bender Consulting Services, Inc., on the premise that people with disabilities were a talent pool worth investing in. As an entrepreneur with, at the time,
3 Practical Tips for Creating an Inclusive Interview Experience for Candidates with Disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is at an end, but the momentum does not have to stop. It is time to turn all that awareness into action and hire
5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring People with Disabilities
This July we celebrated the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employment of people with disabilities continues to be disproportionately higher than for
Technology Careers for People with Disabilities
Frequently we are asked why Bender Consulting Services, Inc. fills so many job roles in technology. Technology careers are embedded in the foundation of Bender Consulting Services. Even before Bender
Paychecks Not Pity™
It was nearly 30 years ago when I started Bender Consulting Services, Inc. I knew then that the company had the potential to make a difference in how businesses viewed
Hunting Headhunters: The Importance of Cultivating Relationships with Recruiters
Today’s job market is turbulent at best, making it difficult to know how best to navigate potentially conflicting goals of career growth and job security. During these times it can
Are You On-Board the Disability Inclusion Train?
Can you hear the bells? In “The Polar Express,” a young boy who is beginning to doubt the existence of Santa Claus takes a fantastical journey by train to the
Remembering 20 Years of Disability Matters
It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since Disability Matters with Joyce Bender first aired and we are still going strong. As the longest running show on
How Bender Celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
As NDEAM concludes, I want to take a moment to reflect on all of the awesome activities we participated in this month to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Harness Your Energy in the Workplace
This year the theme at Bender Consulting Services is energy. Each month I send out a quote and short lesson to my employees and ambassadors about the theme. Over the