Marshall Atkinson has co-authored a new book that aims to give garment decoration companies a practical roadmap for building disability-inclusive workforces while improving business performance.
Now available for free download, ce gives organisations a step-by-step roadmap to recruit, train, retain, and empower individuals with developmental disabilities.
The book is authored by Jed Seifert and Vince Bartozzi of Stakes MFG, Patrick Bardsley and Tim Howe of Spectrum Designs, and Marshall Atkinson of Atkinson Consulting (and regular) Images columnist. It draws on decades of real-world experience building businesses and inclusive workforces. The guide shows companies how an often-overlooked talent pool can become a competitive advantage and redefine what businesses think is possible.
Stakes MFG is a print-on-demand company in Eastlake, Ohio. Ten per cent of the company’s 275 employees identify as having a developmental disability.
Spectrum Designs is a New York non-profit custom apparel business. Most of its employees are neurodiverse, and approximately 50 additional individuals participate in internships.
A smart decision
While rooted in the print industry, the five authors say the strategies and tools in INKclusivity can be applied across any industry. “Backed by data, personal stories, and proven results, the book demonstrates that disability inclusion isn’t charity; it’s smart, sustainable business.”
Readers will learn how to launch and scale inclusive hiring programmes for people with disabilities. They will also understand how to access free support services to source, train, and retain neurodiverse talent; empower teams to move from false assumptions to meaningful action; and experience the measurable ROI (return on investment) of building an inclusive organisation.
“INKclusivity is about changing lives and, in the process, changing how we do business,” commented Jed. “Inclusion is not just the right thing to do. It is the smart thing to do for your business.”
INKclusivity can be downloaded for free, or you can purchase a hard copy on Amazon at INKclusivity.com/book.
