Inclusion improves business

In Ontario and across Canada, employers are in a fierce competition to secure the best talent. One way that businesses can do this is by prioritizing accessibility and inclusion in their hiring practices.

Inclusive businesses that hire people with disabilities grow profits up to three times faster than their competitors. They also experience a 72% increase in productivity.footnote 1

Know your stats:

  • 72% higher employee retention rate among people with disabilitiesfootnote 2
  • 92% of consumers favour companies that hire people with disabilitiesfootnote 2
  • 63% of people with disabilities do not require accommodations in their workplacefootnote 3

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job seekers

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benefiting

Read case studies of how businesses — big and small — recognize the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

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  • Tools for success  
    Give employees with disabilities the tools they need to thrive in the workplace.
  • Create an accessible workplace  
    Make employment practices accessible to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with disabilities.
  • Support for employees  
    Find programs and services that support workers and job seekers of all abilities.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

NDEAM is held nationally each October to increase awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

  • Light It Up! For NDEAM: It's more than just a special lighting event, it ignites a conversation about disability inclusion in employment.

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