The most innovative companies today are scrambling to understand and master diversity in their recruitment efforts. Diversity is complex, but the positive impact that a diverse workforce can have on productivity and morale is very clear. Living with a physical disability, I grew up believing that my physical limitations would be a challenge to achieving a successful professional life. My …
Here and Now, 3 Years and Counting…
Three years ago Anna joined ERI as an Employment Counselor. Since then she has been a source of support to her customers with physical disabilities as they’ve worked to establish and achieve their personal and professional goals. She’s also been a joy to work with. Her thoughtful approach to providing service at the highest level, offhand sense of humor, and …
From Heavy Lifting to Human Resources
After working nearly 9 years at Land o’Lakes, Lori tore her rotator cuff lifting a heavy bag while working. She was in her 50s and had always worked physically demanding jobs, often lifting heavy bags for 12 hours a day. After her work injury and surgery she wasn’t sure what she’d be able to do. Unable to do the physically …