{"id":4201,"date":"2023-07-26T19:47:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/?p=4201"},"modified":"2023-12-29T19:56:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:56:50","slug":"the-benefits-of-hiring-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/nonprofit-blog\/the-benefits-of-hiring-people-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities<\/h1>\n

For some employers, hiring someone with a disability may initially feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, many\u00a0employers, including small business owners, have discovered several\u00a0advantages of embracing disability inclusion practices.<\/p>\n

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What are the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities?<\/h2>\n

In a nutshell, expanding\u00a0employment opportunities for community members\u00a0living with disabilities has a positive impact on virtually every aspect of business: including profit margins, organizational culture, and fellow employees. Most of all, hiring qualified individuals who also have a disability contributes to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse community. <\/em>Below, we will take a closer look at the\u00a0benefits of hiring people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

1. Gain New Perspectives<\/h3>\n

We all have varied experiences that also apply to\u00a0our jobs. An employee with a disability will look at a situation, task, or issue differently than his\/her colleagues without disabilities. This unique perspective\u00a0improves the potential for successful customer awareness and problem-solving.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hiring People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What to Know<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Acquire a Competitive Edge<\/h3>\n

The advantages of gaining new perspectives play a key role in making businesses\u00a0more competitive.<\/a>\u00a0Employees with disabilities apply personal experiences, and thus better insight, when it comes to choosing products and providing services. Furthermore, customers with disabilities feel more comfortable with employees who are similar to them. When they see that leadership embraces a diverse workforce, it\u00a0increases customer loyalty.<\/p>\n

According to the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN), people with disabilities represent the third largest<\/em> market in the United States. Add to that family, friends, and advocates, and we’re talking about billions in potential market share.\u00a0Wow!<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Check out the EARN website for valuable employer assistance resources.<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Reduce Employee Turnover<\/h3>\n

Most employers struggle with\u00a0stubborn\u00a0turnover rates. It doesn’t take a finance expert to know that costs associated with recruiting, hiring, and training qualified workers can be exorbitant.<\/p>\n

Research clearly demonstrates that employees with disabilities know very well how to stick to a job with motivation<\/a> and conscientiousness. In the article, “The Economic Argument for Hiring People with Disabilities,”<\/a>\u00a0 research determined these employees remain at their jobs much longer than the general population, with higher levels of job satisfaction.<\/p>\n

4. Benefit from Tax Incentives<\/h3>\n

Federal agency tax incentives<\/a>\u00a0defray many costs in making workplace accommodations.<\/p>\n