This October, we celebrate the contributions of American workers with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). According to the CDC, 26% of adults in the United States live with a disability.
At Paycom, we support inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. Our hope is for our workforce to feel they can bring their whole selves to work in an environment where everyone can thrive.
“Paycom has nurtured a culture of value and respect. I feel we are able to create a more inclusive experience for candidates and the business.”
—Kandace R., Talent Acquisition Recruiter
National Disability Employment Awareness Month History
National Disability Employment Awareness Month began in 1945 to educate the public about disability and employment issues. Today, we observe the month to pay tribute to accomplishments of workers with disabilities and commit to create equal opportunity for all citizens.
What Is a Disability?
The ADA defines a person with a disability as “a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.” Disabilities can include mobility disabilities, mental health disabilities, chronic illnesses, intellectual disabilities and hearing and vision disabilities.
Doing Our Part
Paycom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and access to reasonable accommodation in our application process for individuals with disabilities. Whether it’s creating a better culture or simply removing unnecessary barriers that make it difficult for people with disabilities to work, live and thrive, there are many ways to live up to our ideals.
Some ways we practice inclusion include:
- training and equipping recruiters and interviewers to assist individuals with disabilities
- evaluating policies, practices and communications for inclusive language
- enabling live transcripts for virtual meetings and ensuring training courses are accessible for visual and hearing needs
- updating and modifying workspaces so employees have the tools needed to do their job
- employing universal design in our products and physical environment
- providing reasonable accommodations in daily tasks
- working to eliminate the stigma and stereotypes depicting people with disabilities as less capable or healthy
- establishing a zero-tolerance culture when it comes to discriminatory behavior
“Disabilities are as diverse as the people who live with them. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to accommodations, accessibility or supporting individuals of various abilities. No one should be excluded from opportunities to exceed, learn or grow in the workplace based on their ability.”
—Lexee A., Team Leader of Campus Recruitment Programs
Paycom’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Paycom, our people are our priority. We strive to provide an inclusive environment for all, with zero tolerance for racism, harassment or discrimination. We’ve worked to build a culture that weaves this approach into every facet of our organization.
Paycom’s goals for inclusion and diversity are to ensure that we:
- make employees feel heard, valued and appreciated for who they are
- foster a work environment where employees feel safe to share their story
- encourage diversity of thought through open dialogue and engagement
- build and retain a more diverse workforce at all employee levels through recruitment and continuous development
- identify opportunities to strengthen the communities where we live and work
We hope you’ll join us this month as we recognize the valuable contributions of workers with disabilities, both within our organization and as part of the workforce around the country.
For more information about inclusion and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, visit the Department of Labor and the CDC.
If you want to be part of a workplace that’s inclusive and values your success, apply today!
