Rachel Shaw

Rachel Shaw, a workplace inclusion strategist and author of "The Disabled Workforce," dives into vital aspects of disability accommodations in the professional realm. She highlights the importance of structured processes and genuine care from managers to address accommodation requests effectively. Rachel also sheds light on the often misunderstood costs of accommodations, revealing they typically average under $300. The discussion includes crucial insights on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the rights it provides, emphasizing advocacy and privacy in requesting assistance.

Rachel Shaw, President of Shaw HR Consulting with 20+ years in executive HR and ADA practice. She discusses making difficult conversations routine. Short, process-driven approaches, curiosity instead of certainty, and normalizing early, fair talks. Practical focus on disability accommodations, reducing bias, and training leaders to handle hard discussions.