HR Happy Hour 428 - Increasing Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Workforce

HR Happy Hour 428 - Increasing Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Workforce

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Guest: Kristy Ramos, Director of CSD Works

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Kristy Ramos, Director of CSD Works, an organization that connects qualified deaf and hard of hearing job seekers with motivated employers that provide an equal employment experience for their employees. Kristy shared some of the ways organizations can work to become more open and inclusive to this community and talent pool, and some of the typical adjustments and accommodations employers would make to support their deaf and hard of hearing employees.

You can also see the video version of today’s podcast on YouTube . This was a really interesting show, thanks Kristy for joining us

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