Social media plays an important role in communicating, branding, and messaging in today’s workplace. Sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube are used every day. Companies are actively adding and contributing to existing social media presences online. Social media is a powerful tool companies use to reach audiences who may never be exposed to
In addition to building a strong resume and conducting an engaging interview, a critical component to applying and being selected for a competitive position is providing quality references. References substantiate information provided during an interview or as part of an application. The objective is to provide external perspective on contributions made to an organization, so
February is American Heart Month. This month raises awareness and educates people on how to prevent a heart attack. Many people list cancer as the condition of which they are most afraid of being diagnosed with in their lifetime, but statistics show that, in reality, more people die each year from heart disease than die
Every four years, there is a Presidential election, and Bender Consulting Services, Inc., receives calls from people with disabilities asking for information on the impact of the new administration on the disability community. People ask how things will change and if the new President will support the disability community. Regardless of political affiliation, this volume
It was a beautiful day on the South Lawn of the White House, in July 2010, much like the day the ADA was signed, when I witnessed seeing President Barack Obama sign executive order 13548. This executive order charged the federal government with hiring 100,000 people with disabilities over the next five years. People with
Do I Count? There are 54 million Americans living with known disabilities. That number may be even higher considering those who do not disclose their disability. In 2012, the US Census Bureau stated that one in five people are living with a disability. Yet so many people do not disclose or leverage outreach efforts for
Hiring Veterans with Disabilities – Separating Myths from Facts As I travel across the country urging corporations and agencies to recruit and hire veterans with disabilities as part of my efforts to expand disability employment, it is appalling that so many pervasive misconceptions still exist. These are men and women who have fought for our
Good morning everyone. My name is Joshua and I am a senior at New Brighton Area High School. I would like to thank Mr. Dearth the CEO of Calgon Carbon for his contributions, Mrs. Kohan for providing support and transportation, and Mrs. Bender for this tremendous opportunity. I was voted by my peers to be
Today was the final day of my U. S. State Department International Information Program visit to meet organizations that focus on employing South Koreans with disabilities. I have enjoyed every meeting, every presentation, every person I met, and my new friends from the embassy. They make me proud to represent our country. Our first meeting
I think, for personal reasons, Wednesday will always be the most memorable day on this visit to Seoul, South Korea. Today was the Korean Day of the Disabled! I was so excited to be in South Korea for this celebration! It started with an arranged meeting at the beautiful U.S. Embassy. What a great honor