Understanding Employers’ Hiring Intentions in Relation to Qualified Workers with Disabilities: Preliminary Findings

Fraser, Robert; Johnson, Kurt; Hébert, James R.; Ajzen, Icek; Copeland, Jana; Brown, Pamela Allen; Chan, Fong

doi:10.1007/s10926-009-9220-1

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“…Additionally, studies have shown that there is uncertainty and doubt among employers when they consider hiring persons with disabilities [30][31][32], especially among employers with no experience of such hiring [33]. In a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews, employers were asked about their attitudes towards hiring people with various disabilities.…”

Section: Employers' Concernsmentioning

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“…According to the Swedish Work Environment Act, employers are responsible for adapting the work situation to suit their employees' individual prerequisites [35]. Investigations into employers' views on hiring people with disabilities have shown both reluctance and satisfaction [30][31][32][33]36]. However, employers' views on work ability are rarely investigated [30,32,36].…”

Section: Employers' Concernsmentioning

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The concept of `work ability' from the view point of employers

Jansson

Björklund

Perseius

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Since work ability is manifested in working life and "bought" by employers, employers perceptions of the concept are important to understand. Studies have shown that people with health problems want to take part in the labour market, but experience difficulties in gaining access. Additionally, studies have demonstrated the doubt felt by employers when they consider hiring a person with a disability. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to identify and characterise employers' conceptions of work ability. METHODS: The study design was qualitative with a phenomenographic approach. Six male and six female employers from various workplaces and geographical areas in Sweden were interviewed. RESULTS: Three domains were identified: employees' contributions to work ability, employers' contributions to work ability and circumstances with limited work ability. Work ability was regarded as a tool in production and its output, production, was the main issue. The employees' commitment and interest could bridge other shortcomings. CONCLUSIONS: The employers highlighted their own contributions in shaping work ability in order to fit with work circumstances. Health problems were not the only limiting issues; other circumstances, such as individual characteristics and contextual factors, could limit work ability too. Knowing the importance of commitment and interest is valuable in work rehabilitation.

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Section: Employers' Concernsmentioning

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Section: Employers' Concernsmentioning

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The concept of `work ability' from the view point of employers

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Björklund

Perseius

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“…Fraser et al [13] cogently pointed out that the unemployment and underemployment problem of people with disabilities cannot be addressed by changing employer attitudes alone. As supported by the articles published in this special section, employers generally hold moderately positive attitudes toward people with disabilities and express a willingness to hire and retain workers with disabilities.…”

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Introduction to Demand-Side Factors Related to Employment of People with Disabilities

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Introduction Demand-side employment research can play an important role in advancing the knowledge base of occupational rehabilitation. Research contributes to theory building and provides the foundation for empirically supported interventions that can improve the returnto-work success of injured workers and/or the overall labor force participation rate of people with disabilities. Methods In this article, we present our rationale for developing this special section on demand-side factors related to employment of people with chronic illness and disability. We discuss the important relationship between employer practice factors and hiring and retention of people with chronic illness and disability. We highlight in this paper some of the exciting new findings reported in the articles contained in this special section as well as some recent demand-side employment and disability research. Conclusion We intend for this special section to stimulate thinking and discussion about Incorporating demand-side strategies in vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work interventions for people with disabilities and work injuries.

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“…Cependant, comme en font foi les deux études présentées dans cet article, le marché de l'emploi comporte encore des défis pour ces dernières, notamment ceux reliés à l'accessibilité des environnements de travail, à la perception que les personnes Les deux études soulignent l'importance de sensibiliser les employeurs aux réalités de la personne qui tente de se tailler une place dans un milieu de travail. Au dire des personnes ayant un handicap, les attitudes des employeurs correspondent au facteur le plus déterminant dans leur accès à l'emploi (Fraser, et collab., 2011). Or, des recherches révèlent que ces derniers entretiennent des préjugés à leur endroit (Beaton, Kabano et Léger, 2012).…”

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Handicap et monde du travail : pratiques et perceptions

Lirette

Kabano

Gaucher

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Deux études ont été effectuées auprès de personnes ayant un handicap afin de cerner leur expérience par rapport au marché du travail. L’objectif de la première était de mieux saisir la perception du marché du travail qu’ont les personnes ayant un handicap. Des personnes ayant un handicap (N = 28), et qui sont à la recherche d’emploi, ont participé à des entrevues semi-dirigées. L’analyse effectuée permet de dégager la façon dont elles appréhendent l’accès à l’emploi. Dans un deuxième temps, des entrevues ont été menées auprès de personnes ayant un handicap visuel et occupant un emploi (N = 6). Celles-ci discutent du sens accordé à leur expérience sur le marché du travail. Les résultats sont abordés en fonction d’une vue d’ensemble des divers mouvements sociaux ayant contribué à l’évolution des droits en matière d’employabilité au Canada pour les personnes qui ont un handicap.Two studies were conducted to examine the work experience of people with disabilities. The purpose of the first study was to understand the perceptions that people with disabilities have of the labour market. The people with disabilities (N = 28), who participated in semi-directed interviews were all seeking employment. The analysis revealed how people with disabilities conceive of access to employment. At a second stage, interviews were conducted among participants with a visual impairment who were employed (N = 6). These employees discussed the meaning attributed to their experience in the labour market. Results will be addressed in light of various social movements that have contributed to the evolution of the right to work that is held by people with disabilities in Canada

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Understanding Employers’ Hiring Intentions in Relation to Qualified Workers with Disabilities: Preliminary Findings

Abstract: The themes derived from this study can be used to help occupational rehabilitation professionals develop educational and marketing interventions to improve employers' attitudes toward hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities.

Cited by 112 publications

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The concept of `work ability' from the view point of employers

The concept of `work ability' from the view point of employers

Introduction to Demand-Side Factors Related to Employment of People with Disabilities

Handicap et monde du travail : pratiques et perceptions

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