Business Leaders Working To Create Accessible Employment
Join the Community of Accessible Employers
Hiring individuals with disabilities is good for business. BC businesses of all sizes – small and large – are challenged finding and keeping good employees. People with disabilities represent an important employee talent pool that is largely untapped. We invite you to join the Community of Accessible Employers to learn about the benefits of an accessible, inclusive workplace.
Why Is It Good For Business?
Build your workforce, build your business
BC Businesses of all sizes – small and large – find it challenging to find and keep good employees.
- People with disabilities represent an important employee talent pool that is largely untapped.
- Hiring inclusively can also improve culture and increase retention.
- 90% of consumers prefer companies that employ people with disabilities.
- Embracing an accessible and inclusive workplace is just good business.
What’s New?
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Strategies for small businesses to efficiently and effectively roll out an employee engagement survey.
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Meridian Meats & Farm Market4 Tips for a Successful Partnership Between Employers and Disability Service Organizations
Meridian Meats and Farm Market, a medium-sized BC business, and posAbilities Employment Services, offer some tips for creating a successful partnership between employers and DESOs.
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This toolkit by the Mental Health Commission of Canada is meant to help human resources (HR) professionals and those with HR, wellness and diversity responsibilities increase accessibility and inclusiveness and address the needs of workers living with mental illness.
