The Valuable 500 launched a guide on self-identification on various topics such as the process of self-identification for persons with disabilities, the psychology of self-identification and why it is important for companies to create cultures of trust, ultimately enabling persons with disabilities to feel comfortable disclosing their disability. This guide also highlights other important topics like reasonable adjustments, training, and Employee Resource Groups, among many others.

The Valuable 500 launched a guide on self-identification on various topics such as the process of self-identification for persons with disabilities, the psychology of self-identification and why it is important for companies to create cultures of trust, ultimately enabling persons with disabilities to feel comfortable disclosing their disability. This guide also highlights other important topics like reasonable adjustments, training, and Employee Resource Groups, among many others.

Aimed at all kind of employers, this awareness campaign by Humanity & Inclusion (H&I) brings together information and free resources on the 5 dimensions of inclusion in companies, as well as key figures and advice to help you assert your CSR commitments and become an inclusive employer for people with disabilities.

Some key findings of the report:

The future of work is still to be shaped, and we can all influence it to some extent. Driven by this idea and aware of the urgency to take action, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network and Fundación ONCE have developed this publication. This is a first exercise to connect different areas of debate, looking at the key trends of the future of work from a disability perspective and seeking to identify specific action needed in order to shape the future of work in a more disability-inclusive way.

The #invalidopinions campaign puts a spotlight on a number of individuals defying invalid opinions that hold back p

How can business change ideas and possibilities around the inclusion and employment of persons with disabilities? Hosted by the ILO's Global Business and Disability Network, this webinar featured experiences from the private sector around the world. The webinar explored what can be done in practice to tackle stigma and stereotypes on disability, and what approaches there are to focus on talent and inclusion.

Developed jointly by the UN Global Compact and the ILO, the "Guide for business on the rights of persons with disabilities - How business can respect and support the rights of persons with disabilities and benefit from inclusion" suggests concrete actions and measures companies can take to implement good practices that are inclusive of persons with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace and in the community - in alignment with relevant UN conventions and frameworks.

Globally, there are over one billion people with disabilities. They are now more active in our society than ever before. Yet employment rates are low and many barriers to work still exist.

Explore this InfoStory to find out why employing people with disabilities makes good business sense for private companies, and how you can help promote inclusion.