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Visible Disabilities … the unseen problems in the workplace

Visible Disabilities … the unseen problems in the workplace

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

A while back I wrote about the experience of silently struggling with invisible disabilities. Sometimes, a person does not label themselves as living with a physical, psychological, or neurological challenge because they have been dealing with the issue or problem for...
Hidden Consequences of Online Screening

Hidden Consequences of Online Screening

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 7, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Mature Professionals ​

Last week I discussed how ‘hitting the streets’ with a resume in hand is a distant memory for many of us.  For more recent graduates, it is nothing short of a nostalgic legend told by their parents and/or older contacts (click here to read part one of this...

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