Publication Date: March 5, 2024
In The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce, Lisa Toth tells readers her story of falling in love with a population of people often overlooked and under valued. Toth not only saw value in the differently-abled, but also their potential to bring something society needed to the table. Always one to root for the underdog, she saw a way she could help by identifying the right jobs and find onramps for them to join the workforce. Toth created a staffing agency to do just this – help this gifted group of people find work that they can be proud of and find fufilling.
The book is written in a memoir style, full of stories and lessons learned. Be prepared to be inspired as you learn about the good, the bad and the ugly. Toth shares it all with refreshing honesty, while making a compelling case for embracing diversity and inclusivity for this often underemployed population.
Working with developmentally disabled individuals over the course of her career gives author Lisa Toth a unique perspective.
She shares the lessons she has learned in The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce. The book details how developmentally disabled individuals can learn to use their skills to do many types of jobs successfully as long as they receive training and social support. In the process, the workers find fulfillment and social acceptance.
Through examples, the author traces her passion for helping individuals with special needs to find success. Her drive stems from a need to open the eyes of the general public to the daily struggles of people with different abilities.
She weaves humor into her work, which is evident in the stories she shares. From the early days on the school playground, where she developed a protective streak, Toth continues to advocate for people with different abilities.
The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce serves as a rallying cry for a population that can succeed with help from others.
Lisa Toth, CEO Owner at Rise Staffing is passionate about employment. Her favorite thing is matching people with great employers! In addition to this work, Toth is the host of the successful radio show “The Hidden Workforce,” a show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce.
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