Employer benefits from making workplace accommodations
Tatiana I Solovieva1, Denetta L Dowler, Richard T Walls
1International Center for Disability Information, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA. Tatiana.Solovieva@mail.wvu.edu
Disability and Health Journal
|December 21, 2010
Summary
Workplace disability accommodations benefit employers by retaining talent and boosting productivity. These accommodations are crucial for successful employment and overall company success.
Area of Science:
- Workplace inclusion and accessibility
- Human resources management
- Disability studies
Background:
- Explores workplace disability accommodations and their benefits among employers and HR professionals.
- Focuses on companies of various sizes (large and small) that had not utilized the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the direct and indirect benefits of implementing disability accommodations for employers.
- To understand the value proposition of accommodations for businesses, coworkers, and employees with disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized online survey responses from 194 employers.
- Included data from 128 employers who had experience with disability accommodation requests.
Main Results:
- Key direct benefits: retaining qualified employees, increased worker productivity, and reduced training costs.
- Key indirect benefits: improved coworker interactions, enhanced company morale, and increased overall productivity.
- Common accommodations included purchasing equipment and adjusting work schedules; most estimated direct benefits exceeded $1000.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the significant advantages of workplace disability accommodations for businesses.
- Emphasizes that accommodations are vital for the successful employment of individuals with disabilities.
- Underscores the mutual value of accommodations for employers, employees, and the broader work environment.
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