Requesting and Negotiating a Reasonable Accommodation

From the desk of Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., Director of Services and Publications

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. However, it is …

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ADHD Burnout — What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

Have you ever been so exhausted that you quit your job?

You may have been experiencing burnout.

Burnout is characterized by overwhelming exhaustion, detachment from your work, and a sense of ineffectiveness.

And while anyone can experience burnout, if you …

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Charting a Bold Vision in Gen AI Without Sight

Below is an article originally published on Google’s blog. Visit the Google company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

My career has been largely shaped by two things: my passion for computers and being born …

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I’m a Veteran and Mother Who Used My Unique Skills and Perseverance to Find My Professional Passion

Transitioning from the military to a civilian job is not easy. “You are going to have moments when you wished you were still in the military,” notes Lisa Abuwi, a former Marine, who has dealt with this herself. At these …

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How To Make Small Talk: 15 Tips & Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It

Small talk is a learnable social skill that’s essential to helping you navigate every social situation, from working and networking events to casual gatherings.

Making small talk is the art of engaging in light conversation. It’s an important social skill

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Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities

disABLEDperson, Inc. announces our Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities! This competition begins on August 14, 2024, and ends on October 31, 2024 for the award of $2000.00 (two thousand dollars)! Details at www.disABLEDperson.com

To participate, …

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Dealing with Tone Policing

In my time in nonprofit leadership, I’ve experienced bias – both implicit and explicit – along with microaggressions and blatant racism that impacted my interactions with colleagues and supervisors. Working with various stakeholders, attending professional development sessions, and collaborating with …

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NASCAR Employee Spotlight: Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro

Employee Name: Kayah Shamapande-Scarboro

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Official Role: Commercial Communications Coordinator

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

NASCAR Journey Start: May 2023

Professional Journey

Before joining NASCAR, Kayah was a college student at Queens University of Charlotte, where she developed a …

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How Twilio is Empowering LGBTQIA+ Employees at Work

Corporate institutions have long approached Pride Month—a time when LGBTQIA+ communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves—as a way to associate their brand as supporters of the movement. Typically this is done by switching the company logo to rainbow colors …

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5 Helpful Tips to Make Eye Contact Less Awkward

While our words speak for themselves, eye contact is a form of body language that communicates more than our sentences. Eye contact can voice personal characteristics like confidence and determination and show that we’re a good listener. It demonstrates that …

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