Real World ADA Accommodation Strategies with Rachel Shaw

In this episode of the HR Mixtape, host Shari Simpson welcomes Rachel Shaw, President and Principal Consultant of Shaw HR Consulting, to discuss the evolving landscape of reasonable accommodations under the ADA. This conversation is particularly timely as it reflects the significant shifts in workplace dynamics since the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of inclusive leadership and creative problem-solving in HR practices. Rachel shares insights on fostering a culture that values employee experience and the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing HR processes.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to approach ADA accommodations with a mindset focused on finding solutions.
• Discover why the interactive process is essential for effective communication and employee support.
• Explore strategies for leveraging technology to streamline accommodation requests and improve efficiency.

Rachel Shaw is the President and Principal Consultant of Shaw HR Consulting, Incorporated. With over 15 years of executive-level Human Resources experience, Rachel is recognized statewide as a leader in helping public and private sector employers manage their most challenging personnel issues. Rachel and her team provide comprehensive solutions to employers on how to successfully manage the interconnected roles of human resources, workers’ compensation and disability compliance to successfully reduce litigation, the costs of claims and improve employee-employer relations throughout the process. 

Rachel is known in California as the authority on how to implement and manage the FEHA/ADA Disability Interactive Process for candidates and employees. Her trainings and seminars are highly anticipated by Human Resource and Risk Management professionals as informative, dynamic and packed with real-life practical solutions.  Rachel served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Oxnard and prior to that was the Human Resources Director for the Montebello Unified School District.  Rachel is a graduate of Brown University and later earned her MBA from Colorado State University.

Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your approach to HR!