Representative‐negotiated i‐deals for people with disabilities

Abstract

Although substantial research has been devoted to describing the challenges people with disabilities face in the workplace, much less attention has been focused on the processes that can bring about change. This article explores a proactive process, representative‐negotiated idiosyncratic work arrangements (i‐deals), that can create the conditions for long‐term employment for people with disabilities. Specifically, we explored the factors associated with the development and success of representative‐negotiated i‐deals for people with disabilities. Using focus groups and interviews with employers and job developers, we identified nine factors and two prevailing conditions that explain the contexts in which representative‐negotiated i‐deals will be successful. In doing so, we identified the negotiation stage during which these factors and prevailing conditions influence the i‐deals negotiation process. Representative‐negotiated i‐deals offer insights into how employees with disabilities can find more meaningful work. Together, these findings underscore how the representative i‐deals negotiation process is only viable if the facilitating factors are present and supported, while the absence of these factors can hinder and lead to failure.

Exploring the working conditions of disabled employees: a scoping review

“…A notable advantage of i-deals is their empowerment of employees to customize their job proactively. Nevertheless, study findings indicate that i-deals are linked to certain preconditions, including organizational flexibility, an “ability” mindset on the employer’s part, and effective negotiation strategies [ 148 ]. Therefore, current research also investigates how representatives can support disabled employees in negotiating i-deals (ibid.).…”

Mais Que Uma Rampa Ou Piso Tátil: Um Estudo Sobre a Acessibilidade no Varejo Sob a Perspectiva do Consumidor Com Deficiência

“…Situações nocivas ao exercício dos direitos de acesso das pessoas com deficiência tendem a ser constantes, da inserção no mercado de trabalho ao papel de consumidor (Ho et al, 2022;Faria et al, 2018). Na tocante do consumo em específico, Baker, Gentry e Rittenburg (2005) definem as pessoas que podem se encontrar em um estado de falta de controle nas interações com o mercado por meio das mensagens de marketing, produtos e serviços, como vulneráveis.…”