Remote work has created more opportunities for people with disabilities, but as more companies adopt hybrid work schedules or demand to return to the office, disability advocates are I’m worried about losing the profit I made.
A major concern, they said, is that people are not comfortable talking to their employers about their disability.
“Self-disclosure rates are declining, which shows that people have less trust in their employers,” said Luke Visconti, president of the National Organization for Disabled People.
new report According to the National Organization on Disability, companies that track disability retention report a 40% turnover rate.
The proportion of people disclosing their disability will drop by 11% in 2022. The year before that it was down 15%.
“It’s not about doing something special for people with disabilities, it’s about being kind, and that’s reflected in everything you do: customers, suppliers, investors,” Visconti said. said.
Disability advocates say it is companies, not workers, that create relationships in which someone feels comfortable disclosing their disability.
“In my 40+ years of experience with these companies, there is no downside to this. “And these people want to contribute. It’s just a matter of making sure you’re there.”
Advocates say workers with disabilities looking for work can look on company websites for signs stating that they are a good environment for people with disabilities.
