WorkAbility – YES National Program & Vancouver Roundtable Gaining Momentum
WorkAbility – YES National Program & Vancouver Roundtable Gaining Momentum
From Article in BIV – “Come April 10 at The Museum of Vancouver, YES will host the Embracing Mental Health & Employment job fair that will cater to two distinct groups: employers who are looking to hire and are open to hiring people who self-identify as having mental health disabilities; and job seekers who self-identify with mental health disabilities and are looking to work for employers who prioritize their employees’ mental health. “There is a vast, untapped labour force that is out there that is willing to work and will be long-term, productive employees,” Lang says. “We have data that shows individuals with mental health disabilities can be some of the most productive and best employees you can have.”
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