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Employers FAQs

Can you afford NOT to employ people with disabilities?

Don’t miss out due to misconceptions - Your worst fears are unfounded.

There are a lot of misconceptions about the employment of people with disabilities, usually concerning cost or inconvenience. Many employers are fearful of disability. In fact the reverse is usually true.

All the evidence suggests that employing disabled people is actually good for business.

Fear versus Opportunity

Here are some common fears that many employers have, and the positive realities we have helped them discover...

“How will this benefit my company?”

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Disabled people represent a huge opportunity, having an annual spending power of £80 Billion and comprising up to 20% of your customer base.

Get your share! Recruiting people with disabilities is good for your bottom line.

Published: 6th April, 2017

Updated: 12th July, 2017

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“I might offend someone by saying or doing the wrong thing. ”

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Don’t be afraid to ask. Consulting with disabled employees on how to be more inclusive benefits everyone.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“I don’t know how to deal with a disabled person”

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You are not expected to. We will help you.

Our experienced staff team are only a phone call away and are ready to help should any problems arise.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“No disabled people ever apply to us.”

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74% of applicants do not declare their disability for fear of discrimination. You may already employ staff with a disability.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“A disabled person won’t be able to access our premises.”

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Not all disabled people have mobility problems. Only 5% of disabled people are wheelchair users.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“How will I get rid of them if they don’t perform?”

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The law does not prevent disciplining staff whose performance or conduct is poor – it simply says you must not penalise an employee purely on the grounds of their disability.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“They are a Health & Safety risk.”

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Where employers make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, Health & Safety for all staff and customers is usually improved.

Our staff are happy to carry out a brief risk assessment in consultation with you.

You may find this additional information about health and safety useful.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 18th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“They will always be off sick.”

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Disabled people are not necessarily sick.

On average, disabled people have lower rates for absenteeism and sickness.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“What if they can’t do the job?”

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You are only expected to hire someone that can do the job. It’s not in our interest to waste your time.

The best candidate might just have a disability.

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Ellingham Fundraising

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“It will cost more to employ a disabled person”

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In fact it saves money and increases profits. There is usually very little or no cost.

Good practice saves money. Hiring costs are reduced and staff retention increased.

Published: 12th July, 2017

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