09/06/2023
Here are 4 Myths About Employing Disabled People
Stay tuned for more myths next week!!
1 - DISABLED PEOPLE DON’T STAY IN THE SAME JOB FOR LONG Just like any potential employee, there is no way to know how long a disabled person will stay in a position. However, studies suggest that Disabled people have better retention rates, reducing the high cost of turnover*. In New Zealand, a survey has shown that disabled people are more likely to keep the same job for over ten years** *Employers for Disability NI **Household Labour Force Survey
2 - DISABLED PEOPLE ARE LIKELY TO HAVE A HIGHER ABSENTEE RATE Statistically, with equal rights to sick-leave, disabled people are no more likely to have unscheduled days off than non-disabled colleagues. In fact, in Australia it was found that an astounding 86% of disabled employees had an above average attendance rate* 86% ABOVE AVERAGE ATTENDANCE RATE *EEO Trust, Employing Disabled People
3 - THE COST OF MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE IS TOO HIGH The law requires you to make reasonable adjustments when you employ disabled people. However: *"Reasonable” means relative to your business size. *Many disabled people do not need any adjustments at all *It may simply mean flexible hours *The average cost of adjustments is £75 ($93)* * People Business
4 - DISABLED PEOPLE ARE UNPRODUCTIVE AND CANNOT MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Disabled people use problem solving and critical thinking in their everyday lives, far more than a non-disabled person. These attributes are extremely desirable for any employer. Being disabled often has nothing to do with personality. Therefore, hard workers will work hard regardless of impairment * . Workforce diversity increases the overall knowledge and experience of a business *Evenbreak
