Employer Practices for Employment of People With Disabilities: A Literature Scoping Review

Karpur, Arun; VanLooy, Sara; Bruyère, M.

doi:10.1891/2168-6653.28.4.225

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“…Scoping reviews or scoping studies refer to a process of 'mapping' or 'scoping' the existing literature of a given research area (Arksey & O'Malley 2005). Scoping reviews are one of several methods used to review primary research (Hannes & Lockwood 2012), and have been applied widely within work and health research to identify knowledge gaps, summarize findings, and outline new types of research inquiry (Karpur 2014;McDowell & Fossey 2015;Saunders & Nedelec 2014). Scoping reviews differ from systematic reviews in that they do not involve a quality assessment of included studies or a checklist for procedures.…”

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Employer Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Related Work Disability: A Scoping Review

Gensby

Limborg

Mahood

et al. 2019

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This study examined Nordic research on psychosocial work environment and disability management, specifically employer strategies for preventing work disability in common mental disorders (CMDs). A scoping review was performed to identify strategies across several research databases, alongside contact with content experts, hand-searching of non-indexed journals, and internet searches. Identification and selection of relevant studies, charting of data, and collating and summarizing of results was done using a six-step framework for conducting scoping reviews. Several key elements and knowledge gaps were identified in current prevention approaches and workplace initiatives across the included studies. We propose a program theory for workplace prevention of CMD-related work disability. The program theory may help specify employer strategies, and bridge activities with stakeholders outside the workplace.

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Section: Methods For Achieving Review Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Employer Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Related Work Disability: A Scoping Review

Gensby

Limborg

Mahood

et al. 2019

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“…Research in the field of disability and rehabilitation has primarily focused on individual readiness-commonly referred to as 'supply side' strategies -and overlooked the role of market factors in disability employment (Chan et al, 2010). Karpur, VanLooy, and Bruyère (2014) similarly find that disability employment researchers have primarily focused on workplace accommodation processes or general attitudes toward hiring people with disabilities. The main focus of disability and employment research is on opportunities for people with disabilities to become qualified job candidates, or to support rehabilitation professionals in helping people with disabilities obtain and maintain work placements (Chan et al, 2010).…”

Section: Advancing Disability Employmentmentioning

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“…The main focus of disability and employment research is on opportunities for people with disabilities to become qualified job candidates, or to support rehabilitation professionals in helping people with disabilities obtain and maintain work placements (Chan et al, 2010). Other research has identified factors that influence employers' perceptions of hiring people with disabilities, such as attitudinal barriers and concerns about associated costs of providing accommodations (Chan et al, 2010;Karpur et al, 2014). Research on strategies to advance disability inclusion in the workforce, however, has been limited.…”

Section: Advancing Disability Employmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Little research exists about how organizations actively work to achieve disability inclusion and create workplace opportunities for people with disabilities (Gould et al 2015;Karpur et al 2014). One recent systematic review analyzed 88 studies focused on the treatment of people with disabilities in the workplace (Beatty, Baldridge, Boehm, Kulkarni, & Colella, 2018).…”

Section: Advancing Disability Employmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Disability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility: Learning from recognized leaders in inclusion

Gould

Harris

Mullin

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JVR

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BACKGROUND: Disability is seldom considered a diversity dimension in employer diversity and inclusion strategies. Relatedly, people with disabilities remain underrepresented in the workforce. This exclusion is notable given rising social and political expectations to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. OBJECTIVE: The authors analyzed factors impacting the integration of disability into organizational practices aimed at recruiting a diverse workforce. The purpose of this synthesis was to develop a descriptive and theoretical mapping of strategies entities use to market their disability inclusion efforts. METHODS: The research team conducted a content analysis of 34 corporate social responsibility reports from organizations that are nationally recognized for their efforts toward disability inclusion. RESULTS: Four practices that organizations use to showcase disability inclusion were identified: diversity and inclusion statements, employee resource groups, supplier diversity initiatives, and targeted hiring and recruitment plans. Findings are framed within emerging disability and management theories, as they relate to employee recognition and advancing meaningful inclusion. CONCLUSIONS: Businesses have not yet prioritized disability within diversity and inclusion reporting and corporate social responsibility strategies. However, as businesses face increased demands for disability inclusion, there will need to be continued research on inclusive practices, organizational culture, and workplace policies.

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“…In a study examining research on employment of people with disabilities research across a 20-year period , articles about workplace accommodation, organizational culture, recruitment and hiring were published with significantly greater frequency than research on retention and advancement (Karpur, VanLooy, & Bruyère, 2014). For most employers, there remains quite a bit of work to do in improving career advancement and retention practices.…”

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Leveraging Employer Practices in Global Regulatory Frameworks to Improve Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities

Saleh

Bruyère

2018

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Work is an important part of life, providing both economic security and a forum to contribute one's talents and skills to society, thereby anchoring the individual in a social role. However, access to work is not equally available to people with disabilities globally. Regulatory environments that prohibit discrimination and support vocational training and educational opportunities constitute a critical first step toward economic independence. However, they have not proven sufficient in themselves. In this article, we aim to infuse deeper consideration of employer practice and demand-side policy reforms into global policy discussions of the right to work for people with disabilities. We begin by documenting the employment and economic disparities existing for people with disabilities globally, followed by a description of the international, regional, and local regulatory contexts aiming to improve labor market outcomes for people with disabilities. Next, we examine how policies can leverage employer interests to further address inequalities. We discuss employer policies and practices demonstrated in the research to facilitate recruitment, hiring, career development, retention, and meaningful workplace inclusion. The goal of the article is to synthesize existing international literature on employment rights for people with disabilities with the employer perspective.

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Employer Practices for Employment of People With Disabilities: A Literature Scoping Review

Cited by 24 publications

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Employer Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Related Work Disability: A Scoping Review

Employer Strategies for Preventing Mental Health Related Work Disability: A Scoping Review

Disability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility: Learning from recognized leaders in inclusion

Leveraging Employer Practices in Global Regulatory Frameworks to Improve Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities

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