{"product_id":"hidden-talent-mark-l-lengnick-hall-9780275992897","title":"Hidden Talent: How Leading Companies Hire, Retain, and Benefit from People with Disabilities","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, many forms of discrimination against people with disabilities are still practiced, denying opportunity for employees, as well as the employers who might hire and support them. Based on a multi-year research project by a team of experts in human resource management, economics, and communications, \u003ci\u003eHidden Talent\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the innovative practices of organizations that are actively hiring, training, and retaining people with disabilities--and thriving as a result. The authors reveal the roots of disability discrimination and demonstrate the benefits, to employers and employees alike, of investing in disabled workers, featuring in-depth case examples. Additional resources, including an overview of the ADA, information on tax and legal incentives, and listing of related publications, organizations, and websites, will make this book essential for anyone researching, managing, or experiencing the dynamics of disability in the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 to protect and assist over 20 million people with disabilities. Though its mandates for business are far-reaching, many forms of discrimination are still practiced, denying opportunity for employees and potential employees with disabilites, as well as the companies that might hire and support them. Meanwhile, as many analysts argue, we are heading toward a high-skill labor shortage, with a largely untapped resource ready to fill the gap. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on a multi-year research project by a team of experts in human resource management, economics, and communications, \u003ci\u003eHidden Talent\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the innovative practices of organizations that are actively hiring, training, and retaining people with disabilities--and thriving as a result. The authors reveal the roots of disability discrimination, and demonstrate the benefits, to employers and employees alike, of investing in disabled workers, featuring in-depth case examples. Additional resources, including an overview of the ADA, information on tax and legal incentives, and a listing of related publications, organizations, and websites, will make this book essential for anyone researching, managing, or experiencing the dynamics of disability in the workplace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark L. Lengnick-Hall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0275992896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780275992897\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.48h x 6.46w x 0.78d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2007 pg. 145","brand":"Mark L. Lengnick-Hall","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946385277183,"sku":"9780275992897","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_ed6d73e0-a2ab-4b02-87ac-858db381dea0.jpg?v=1681512846","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hidden-talent-mark-l-lengnick-hall-9780275992897","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}