Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
One of the most common questions I receive from employers is how to successfully interview and hire candidates with autism. More and more, employers are understanding the need to be
8 Tips for Engagement by Lisa Krause
This week, I am sharing a blog segment from one of my very favorite people, Lisa Krause. Lisa is an IT manager at Highmark Health Solutions and an ambassador for
3 Reasons Why Universities and Colleges Need to be Prepared for Increased Conversations about Disability Inclusion
As we enter the second quarter of 2019, we are seeing more companies talking about disability inclusion and engagement than ever before. Whether its conversations about strategic planning, hiring and
Harriet and Me
I have a special admiration for Harriet Tubman, known as the “Moses of her people,” for her work as the “conductor” of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. She
Dream Too Much
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month at Bender Consulting Services, I wanted to share the following powerful message delivered by Sarah Blahovec upon acceptance of the 2019 AAPD
Reflections on Life as a Risk Taker by Christine Griffin
It was only a few days after an accident in 1980 that caused my spinal cord injury when I noticed there were only two women on the spinal cord injury
Embracing Fire Power
As many influential women I have known who have impacted the civil rights of others, when I started my career in executive search, it was not with the intent to
Let Freedom Ring
The following is a speech given by Greg Pollock about his personal experience in the wake of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre. Greg is a good friend that I
Tolerance has an Expiration Date by John Register
I have learned a lot in my role as a disability sports and disability rights activist. I also looked back in my life to see where my resolve comes from.
Remembering the Dreamer by Afrika Williams
Growing up as a little girl in Memphis, I often heard the grown folks speak about how Dr. King came to help black sanitation workers in their stand for equality.