business research project by David Girchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2018-10-05 16:26:04 UTC 2025-09-29 01:40:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png Hiring People with Disabilities dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289716273 2018-10-05 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289716273 Benefits for hiring disabled people dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289719102
  • Increased hiring pool.
  • Positively impacts the retention of existing employees.
  • ROI - Tax and other financial incentives including productivity benefits.
  • Reduced cost of employee benefits available.
  • Increased diversity.
  • Response to an aging workforce.
  • Increased work ethic/dedication.
  • Enhanced staff morale.
  • New look at creativity and problem solving.
  • Becoming poised for future preference in Government Contracting.

    • ]]>     2018-10-05 16:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289719102     People with disabilities have great skills dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289723505 In addition to skills, there are a lot of good reasons to hire a person with a disability, including their ability to adapt to situations, their problem solving skills, and their sensitivity to diversity.



    ]]>     2018-10-05 16:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289723505     Advantages for hiring people with disabilities dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289729406 People with special needs have higher intelligence rates and success rates.]]> 2018-10-05 17:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/289729406 dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290843469 Employers reported that providing accommodations resulted in such benefits as retaining valuable employees, improving productivity and morale, reducing workers' compensation and training costs, and improving company diversity]]> 2018-10-09 16:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290843469 dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290844752 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Accommodations Network annual report, “Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact” which concludes “workplace accommodations not only are low cost, but also positively impact the workplace in many ways.” This report found that more than half of requested workplace accommodation cost absolutely nothing for the companies to implement]]> 2018-10-09 16:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290844752 dgirchenko https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290850778 What if we looked at disability employment from a business perspective instead of from an advocacy perspective? There are many businesses that are leading the way in promoting an inclusive workplace, businesses that are proud of the advancements they have made in hiring workers with disabilities. In other words, they have more skills and knowledge than an average human being and they can help start or be part of a business and do a really good job.]]> 2018-10-09 16:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dgirchenko/tp13eaooadrp/wish/290850778