Employer engagement (disability)
Alternative labels
Employer awareness (disability)
Employer confidence (disability)
Employer responsiveness (disability)
Report
Fostering employment for people with intellectual disability: the evidence to date
This report brings together evidence to guide Inclusion Australia’s Everyone Can Work website, outlining research on factors that influence employment outcomes for people with intellectual disability. It summarises key influences, effective support programs, and outcomes in open employment. Overall, the research highlights clear mechanisms and individualised supports that help people with intellectual disability gain meaningful...
Research Summary
Employer mobilisation research
A research snapshot in understanding behaviours, attitudes and intentions of employers in Australia towards recruiting, supporting and accommodating people with health conditions or disabilities. The analysis revealed six employer segments that differ in their openness, capacity and supportiveness of their culture. Key barriers and opportunities are identified.
Journal article
Employers' perspectives on benefit conditionality in the UK and Denmark
This article examines the demand-side of active labour market policies. It analyses employers' perspectives and experiences of these policies. The article argues employer perspectives demonstrate the current benefit conditionality regime in the UK risks undermining candidates' chances of securing employment.
Video
Josh’s story: Importance of work experience, volunteering and paid work
This video about Josh, a young student with a disability, highlights the importance of inclusive education and employment pathways for people with disability. The video shows how Josh navigates school and work experience in his local community. He attends a regular class at his local school and completes work placements with two businesses, demonstrating how...
Report
Making it easier for small business to employ people with disability
The focus of this report is to understand and uncover relevant enablers and initiatives for Australian small and medium business owners that will make it easier to employ a person with disability. This includes identifying ways in which government can help reduce red tape and identify regulatory impediments that may be a barrier or disincentive...