Contact Us Hiring MYTHS Looking for Qualified Candidates who can be productive loyal employees? Would it help you business to take advantage of government? Is Qualifying for government contracts in your business plans? Are you seeking New sources of employees in a tight labor market? How would you feel if you could do Good while doing Well?
Hiring MYTHS Employers throughout the U.S., in a variety of business categories, have found numerous benefits to hiring individuals with disabilities. 1. On average, employees with disabilities have a better attendance record.1 2. Employees with disabilities have average or better productivity rates than other workers.1 3. They show average or better job retention.2 4. Individuals with disabilities are less likely to be injured on the job than other workers.2 5. At workplaces where there are individuals with disabilities, there is no measurable effect on workers compensation premiums.3 Source 1. Lester and Caudill, 1987; Noel 1990 2. Lester and Caudill, 1987 3. Noel, 1990
Hiring MYTHS The Top Reasons to HIRE Individuals with Disabilities. 1. Employees with Disabilities cab ease concerns about labor supply. 2. People with Disabilities have equal or higher job performance ratings, higher retention rates and lower absenteeism. 3. Employees with disabilities can relate better to customers with disabilities, who represent $ 1 Trillion in annual aggregate consumer spending. 4. Diverse work groups can create better solutions to business challenges. 5. People with disabilities are better educated than ever, and are prove to have met an/or exceeded challenges. 6. A person with a disability motivates work groups and increases productivity. 7. Companies that hire and accommodate people with disabilities in their workplace can receive tax benefits. 8. Employing people with disabilities is good for the individual, the business, and community. 9. People with disabilities are motivated by the desire to give something back, and opportunities for personal growth, job flexibility, and social inclusion. Source: The National Council on Disability.
MYTH #1: Hiring individuals with disabilities is a hassle. MYTH #2: The cost of compliance is a killer. MYTH #3: We won t be able to find the right person(s). MYTH #4: Don t I have to treat people with disabilities differently? MYTH #5: Won t my other employees fell awkward?
MYTH #1: Hiring individuals with disabilities is a hassle. THE FACTS: Our One-stop Career Centers and Disabilities Specialist will help you learn what you need to know about hiring individuals with disabilities, help you with paperwork, even help with the math! Contact our Disabilities Specialist at one of your Career Centers.
MYTH #2: The cost of compliance is a killer. THE FACTS: When it comes to enhancing the accessibility of your workplace, the cost are surprisingly low. Factor in the tax incentives, and it s really an attractive proposition. Contact our Disabilities Program Specialist at one of your nearest Career Centers for further assistance.
MYTH #3: We won t be able to find the right person(s). THE FACT is there are plenty of screened and qualified individuals available near you. And numerous employers in many business categories are extremely satisfied with their hires. Your local One-stop Career Center and Disabilities Program Specialist can help you find qualified individuals.
MYTH #4: Don t I have to treat people with disabilities differently? IN FACT, people with disabilities are treated the same as any of your other employees. In the workplace the disabled and the non-disabled are held to the same standards.
MYTH #5: Won t my other employees fell awkward? Don t sell your other employees short! Individuals with disabilities can be inspiring. Their performance and job loyalty can help enhance workplace culture. Your other employees will likely feel god about it!
Let the CDO Workforce One-stop Career Center staff and Disabilities Program Specialists help you with your RECRUITMENT needs! Contact the One-stop Career Center nearest you and ask for assistance from a CDO Workforce Business Representative or the Disabilities Program Specialist. In Chenango County: CDO Workforce One-stop Career Center, 1 O hara Dr. Norwich, NY 13815 (607) 334-2201 In Delaware County: CDO Workforce One-stop Career Center, 1 Gallant Ave., Delhi, NY 13753 (607) 746-7477 CDO Workforce One-stop Career Center, Civic Center, Sidney, NY 13838 (607) 561-7550 In Otsego County: CDO Workforce One-stop Career Center, 12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 432-4800