for recruiting graduates with disabilities
Many of the country's leading
employers are now recognising the business advantages of
recruiting, retaining and developing disabled employees.
There are, in fact, some very
persuasive arguments for employing disabled people:
- Surveys reveal that disabled people can offer the same range of
skills and talents as anyone else and often have additional
problem-solving expertise developed through management of everyday
life.
- Productivity rates of disabled people in work are similar to,
or better than, other workers. They also have better than
average safety records.
- Disabled people in work have better attendance records than
non-disabled workers and tend to remain with companies longer.
- To reflect both a diverse workforce in an increasingly
competitive global market the talent and experience of disabled
people is vital.
- Disabled customers represent a significant market.
Disabled workers are therefore a valuable source of information
when targeting this customer base.
- Managing disability within an organisation
adds to multi-skilling in the workplace by helping recruiters to focus on competencies
and supervisors to analyse tasks and delegate
appropriately. This enables teams to make better use of the
skills of all its members.
Source: Hobsons Career Guide for Disabled
Students