Recruitment in Australia must respond to changing labour market conditions and social trends. You can address your future recruitment requirements by expanding your workforce through the employment of people with disability. The following media clips demonstrate why employing people with disability makes good business sense.
Benefits to business
These employers have found that people with disability often stay in the job longer than other employees:
People with disability can have lower absenteeism and often take less sick leave than other employees:
If you're worried about workers compensation costs when you take on an employee with disability, research in this area and the experiences of the following employers show that there is no need to be concerned:
Many customers and suppliers appreciate it when your workforce represents the diversity of the Australian population. Employing people with disability can also have a positive effects on team work and morale:
As an employer you want the right person for the job. The right person could be someone with disability:
You don't need to be an expert in the employment of people with disability. As these employers show, there is plenty of help and support available:
For more videos about employers and the benefits of employing people with disability, see:
- Benbro Electronics
- Elynwood Pty Ltd
- Hunter New England Area Health Service
- Perth Regional Roof Trusses
More information?
Call the JobAccess Advisers on 1800 464 800 or see the following links for more information: