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The Business Case

 

Hiring a qualified person with a disability brings greater benefits beyond just filling an open job. There’s a solid business case, too.

Reason 1: Return on Investment
Businesses that employ people with disabilities turn social issues into business opportunities. These opportunities translate into lower costs, higher revenues and increased profits.

INCREASE REVENUES

  • Access new markets.
  • Improve productivity through innovative and effective ways of doing business.

REDUCE COSTS

  • Reduce hiring and training costs.
  • Increase retention.
  • Reduce costs associated with conflict and litigation.

ENHANCE SHAREHOLDER VALUE

  • Capitalize on opportunities to meet business goals.

Reason 2: Marketing
Customers with disabilities and their families, friends and associates represent a trillion dollar market segment. They, like other market segments, purchase products and services from companies that best meet their needs. A large number of Americans also say they prefer to patronize businesses that hire people with disabilities. Increase your opportunity to gain a lasting customer base.

CAPITALIZE ON NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

  • Mirror the market to attract a wider customer base.
  • Increase your market share.

DEVELOP NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

  • Respond to marketplace needs.
  • Lead your market.
  • Increase profitability.

Reason 3: Innovation
Innovation is key to your business’ success. Employees with disabilities bring unique experiences and understanding that transform a workplace and enhance products and services. As part of your team, employees with disabilities help build your business and can lead your company into the future.

WORKPLACE INNOVATION

  • Create more efficient and effective business processes.
  • Develop and implement management strategies to attract and retain qualified talent.
  • Use technology in new ways to increase productivity.

PRODUCT AND SERVICE INNOVATION

  • Stimulate new product and service development through disability-inclusive diverse teams.
  • Customize products and services to increase profitability.

DEFINE THE FUTURE

  • Foster the development of next-generation products and services.

(Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of
Disability Employment Policy)

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