How To Choose An Employer That Has Your Best Interests At Heart And Fulfils All Aspects Of DEI
There are
certain attributes that you have to look for in an employer when you have a
disability. This can be beyond the ability to gain access to the work site and
can include additional technology that the employer may not have installed or
even be aware of as necessary.
Of course, with
the business world finally starting to catch up with the true diversity of
their workforce, you will find that there is more of an effort being made.
Alternative working conditions
With modern working
methods now being very much embraced by some bosses, you will find that you can
perform some jobs from home. This can mean that you are working in an environment
that you feel totally safe in and that is designed especially for your needs.
Your new
employer will still have to provide you with the technology that they want you
to use in order to perform your job role. You should disclose the details of your disability, and they should also be made aware of
any additional technology that you may need due to the disability that you have.
Changing working hours
It may be that
your employer is happy to adapt your working hours or provide you with a flexible working week or monthly schedule. This can mean
that on the days you are not up to work or are struggling to get in on time, there
is some leeway, and you are not penalized for your absence or lateness. You
should be able to make up the time at a later date when you are able to instead
of having the work brought to your home if you are willing to do it there.
Looking after your future
Undoubtedly, it
is not just in the here and now where your new employer will have to support
you, but also in your future, such as your retirement. A forward-thinking
employer will have a retirement plan for all of their employees, and one that
covers a DEI aspect is crucial. This is because not every worker is the same,
just as no one disability is exactly the same. Your employer should go out of
their way to ensure that your retirement transition
planning fits
your disability and lifestyle the best that it can.
If your employer
has yet to move to DEI retirement plans, then it could be that you may miss out
on your future financial security.
A few final thoughts
Finding the
right employer for you may take time; however, there are attributes that you
need to look at when you are job hunting. Your future employer should be sympathetic
to your needs and understand how they can adapt their business or your future
job role to cater to your disabilities.
For instance,
they may be able to offer you different working arrangements that center around
your home or adjust your working hours to suit your requirements. What they
should all be able to offer you, though, is the financial security of a DEI
retirement plan that is tailored specifically to you and your future needs.