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Development and pilot trial of a web-based job placement information network
1Department of Business Administration, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Haking Wong, Hong Kong, China.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|December 13, 2005
Summary
A new web-based network helps connect employers with people with disabilities (PWD) for work trials and job placements. Employers are open to hiring PWD after successful work trials, improving vocational rehabilitation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Information Technology in Employment Services
Background:
- Improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities (PWD) is crucial for societal contribution.
- Information technology can enhance vocational rehabilitation services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot a web-based information network for job placement.
- To explore Hong Kong employers' needs and intentions regarding hiring PWD.
Main Methods:
- Development of a preliminary web-based employer network.
- Exploration of employer perspectives on work trials and permanent placements for PWD.
Main Results:
- Employers generally agree to offer work trials for PWD with matching abilities.
- Satisfactory work trial performance may lead to permanent job offers for PWD.
- The information network can expedite communication between employers and placement services.
Conclusions:
- Web-based networks can improve job placement service outcomes for PWD.
- Accumulating employer responses can develop a valuable job placement databank.