The latest Disability Inclusion Advantage Report reveals that companies that embrace best practices for employing and supporting more persons with disabilities in their workforce have outperformed their peers.
Inclusive Innovation
Persons with disabilities developed strengths in problem-solving skills, agility, persistence, forethought and a willingness to experiment as they have to be creative to adapt to the world around them. Having employees with disabilities across departments helps ensure that the products and services that go to market are truly inclusive. And making things more accessible for persons with disabilities can translate into products and services from which everyone benefits.
Improved Productivity
All workers benefit from a more diverse workplace. Studies show that working alongside employees with disabilities makes non-disabled individuals more aware of how to make the workplace more inclusive and better for everyone. Staff turnover is also lower—by up to 30 percent—when a well-run disability community outreach program is in place. Work environments that are more inclusive of persons with disabilities often see improved productivity levels.
Positive Brand Image
Companies that truly embrace and support Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged groups experience brand enhancement and recruitment/retention of employers who want meaningful work.