New Disability Handbook
Remploy has produced a new ‘Disability Handbook’ which provides advice and information for employers.
Remploy commissioned research with employers and disabled people to investigate the perception of disability in the workplace. Key findings with regard to the barriers to employing disabled people were:
> 25% of employers cited the main barrier as lack of disabled applicants
> 20% though the nature of the work available would be unsuitable due to physical activities or accessibility requirements linked with the role
> 20% felt the workplace would need modification to accommodate disabled employees
> 61% stated nothing discouraged them from employing disabled people
> Many employers feared political correctness would present a barrier to employment
The guide was produced at the request of employers who wish to address these barriers.
To download a copy of the ‘Disability Handbook’ visit: http://digbig.com/5bbgtq
(Source: Business Link Bulletin -