Reconsidering the Business Case: Are We Failing Disabled Talent?

When talking to employers about disabled talent, is the Business Case the most useful argument? Some studies do suggest disabled workers have higher levels of retention, take fewer days off, take fewer breaks, and are as, if not more, productive than their non-disabled peers. So why is the unemployment rate for people with disabilities still twice as high as their non-disabled peers? Furthermore, arguments that disabled employees are more loyal and engaged may not even be true. In this session, Starkloff Disability Institute Disability Inclusion Consultant, Jason Hartsfield, will lead an exploration of the challenges and pitfalls of the Business Case, what really attracts disabled talent, and whether or not a better Business Case can be made.