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Presented by:
Mr. Edward Crenshaw CEO, Veteran, Author, Speaker and Disability/Diversity SME
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Presented to:
GettingHired.com Advisory Council
DESTIN Enterprises, LLC
About DESTIN Enterprises, LLC
Management Support Technology Inc. (MSTI) • Certified MBE/SDVOSB √ • 20 Years of experience • RMOA founding member/ISO 9001 Certified
DESTIN Enterprises, LLC (DESTIN) • Pioneered diversity programs towards employers of veterans • Columbia, MD based business • CEO Ed Crenshaw, US Navy veteran and diversity practitioner • Recognized speaker and diversity thought leader • Author “The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” • P.E.R.C.E.V.D. used by the US Navy and other organizations • Cynthia Washington, M.D. OIF Army veteran and board certified psychiatrist Our Mission: “To help create sensitive, fair, flexible and conducive workplace and social environments where transitioning veterans and people with disabilities may thrive.”
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Understanding the Challenges
Facing Veterans and PWD
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Unprecedented Circumstances
Longest Wars in US History
Medical Advances
Revolutionary Changes for
Women
Social Conditions
Health Conditions and Prescription
Medications
Asymmetrical Warfare
Economy and VA Backlogs
Trust
Transition
Performance
Productivity
Retention
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Conditions At A Glance
US Military
- 85,000 Treated for sexual assault related challenges
- 1 in 5 diagnosed with PTSD and TBI
- Unprecedented suicide rates among veterans
- Unprecedented cases of homelessness and substance abuse among veterans
- Unemployment of veterans higher than the national average
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Prudential Company Veterans Employment Challenges Report : (www.prudential.com/documents/public/VeteransEmploymentChallenges.pdf) “Two-thirds of veterans experienced a difficult transition from military to civilian life.” “Most feel their military service is respected by employers, but three in five veterans express concerns about cultural barriers.” “Two-thirds say they are facing a health challenge as a result of their military service.” “Not all veterans received support or training for transitioning to the civilian workforce.”
Best Practice Methodologies
for Eliminating Stigma
towards Veterans and PWD
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Understanding Disabilities
Level of Comfort?
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Hidden Disabilities
Epilepsy, HIV-AIDS, Crohn’s disease, multiple-sclerosis, sickle cell, Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, diabetes, asthma, substance abuse, heart disease, liver,
neurological and renal disorders, arthritis, cancer, depression, military sexual assault,
fibromyalgia, TBI, PTSD, pathological issues and other conditions
Combat-Related Conditions TBI, PTSD, gun-shot wounds,
burns, blast and shrapnel wounds, military sexual assault, amputations, burns, paralysis, post-concussional disorder, sight, hearing and speech impairments, spinal-cord injuries
and other conditions
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Attitudinal Barriers
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Fear of the unknown can produce…
Discrimination
Unfavorable treatment or consideration towards a
person, group or class
Is Illegal
Stereotypes
Standardized conceptions
Held in common of a group
Fact?
Myths
Legend or belief
Fact?
Erroneous conceptions
Lacking fact/ Misinformation
Prejudice
Unfavorable opinions Without cause, reason or known
fact
Harmful stain or label towards a group or persons’
reputation
Mistrust Slander
Poor service Poor productivity Poor recruitment
Bad PR Tension
High attrition
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IED’s, Mortars, Ambushes
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Sights
Sounds
Smells
People
Places
Things
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PTSD Social Environmental Triggers
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Environmental issues
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Sights
Sounds
Smells
People
Places
Things
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PTSD Social Environmental Triggers
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment • What is the definition of sexual harassment? • Will NOT be tolerated • Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect • Applies to all men, women and the GLBT community • Physical and verbal forms • NO means “NO!” • Respect a person’s “PERSONAL” space • Intolerance of inappropriate behavior/suggestions • Applies to on and off-site endeavors • No intimidation factors or “Boys Club” mentality
Addressing Sexual Harassment • “Zero tolerance” mandate • Policy violation • Reporting procedures - EEO • Victims deserve respect and should not be marginalized • Do not blame the victim • Treatment is available
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Intolerance of inappropriate social behavior/suggestions
P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Assessments
Cultural Competency Benchmarking
Diversity Practices Compliance
Workplace Employee Engagement
Accommodations Satisfaction Ratios
Disclosure Support
Focus Groups Recruiting/Retention
Organization Workplace Employee
Diversity Assessment
Customized Training Solution
Greater Awareness/ Recruitment
Disclosure/ Employee Engagement
Greater Productivity/ Customer Satisfaction
Enhanced Loyalty/ Competitive Advantage
Reduced Absenteeism/ Decreased Attrition
Positive Public Relations/ Best Place to Work
Veteran and Disability Friendly
Compliance/ Reduced Litigation
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Win-Win
125 Diversity Metrics
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Optimizing Your Efforts
Measure Your Progress… Mentor Programs • Strategic matching • How often? • Developing trust
Proactive Intervention Programs • Nutrition, exercise and rest • Flexibility towards productivity • Suicide prevention
Support Programs • EAP programs • Careerpathing • Retention programs • Focus groups • Support veteran’s organizations
Workplace Accommodations/Flexibility • Impact on performance
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A Wide Range of Perspectives
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“The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” Book
P.E.R.C.E.V.D.
Diversity
Training
Human Resources
Medical
Military Culture
Support/
Intervention
Disability/
Diversity
EEO Compliance/
Legal
“The Employers Guide to Understanding Hidden
Conditions Related to Suicide”
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“The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” Available for $19.95: • Amazon • Bookstores • Kindle • www.thepercevdprinciples.com
“A carefully researched and well-written book, ‘The P.E.R.C.E.V.D.
Principles’ provides practical steps and expert guidance on how to hire,
develop, retain and build an inclusive and disability-friendly work
environment. Mr. Crenshaw offers a compelling
business case along with powerful stories that illuminate our
understanding of one of the most untapped, underutilized, and most underappreciated segments of our
population---our military and people with disabilities. It is both cutting
edge and timely and a must read for every organization, every institution
and every American.”
Shirley A Davis, PhD., Chief Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Thank you!
Questions?
Please contact us:
DESTIN Enterprises, LLC MSTI www.destinenterprises.com www.msti-net.com Edward Crenshaw Norris Middleton [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 443-538-1351 Phone: 703-385-5841
We look forward to the opportunity of working with you!!!
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