Jonathan Lucus, Executive Director at NSITE, a non-profit based in Alexandria, VA, working to connect blind and visually impaired professionals with high-paying jobs and job training joins Enterprise Radio. Mr. Lucus is here to discuss the need for greater inclusivity in the workplace.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jonathan Lucus discuss the following:
With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), how is NSITE leveraging this occasion to further highlight and address the pressing challenges identified in the survey?
The survey reveals that a significant percentage of respondents were unsure about their company’s DEIA initiatives, especially in terms of recruiting disabled candidates. What do you think is the primary reason behind this lack of awareness, and how can organizations bridge this gap?
You mentioned that decision-makers often resist hiring individuals with disabilities due to misconceptions about the cost and effort involved. How does NSITE address these misconceptions when liaising with companies?
The press release sheds light on the tech tools available to support blind or low-vision employees, especially in IT roles. Can you provide some specific examples of these assistive technologies and how they have transformed the workplace
Based on the findings of this survey and your experiences, where do you envision the state of inclusivity in the workplace in the next 5 years? What role will NSITE play in shaping this future?
Jonathan Lucus, MPA, EML | Executive Director at NSITE
Jonathan is changing the trajectory of employment for individuals who are blind or low vision and veterans, seeking career opportunities, advancement, training and placement, as well as connecting corporations seeking talent that support a diverse and inclusive workforce.
As a passionate Innovator of Business and Social Solutions and a highly experienced organizational leadership and development professional with a comprehensive background in managing complex domestic and global programs, his background includes social enterprise/business development, national and international governmental consulting, strategic planning, large-scale, public-private partnership development, budget and financial analysis, sales and fundraising, impact evaluation, board management, and employee management, training, and development, high-level cultural competence, and communication/national and international speaking experience.
He has orchestrated successful organizational change initiatives at large Fortune 500 companies including: Microsoft, Walmart, EY, SAP, Booz Allen, Wyndham Hotel Group, CVS, and Advance Auto Parts. He has brought his international organizational/business development consulting experience to organizations in Russia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and South Africa.
Main Website: https://nsite.org
Social Media Links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getnsite
Twitter: https://twitter.com/get_nsite
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