What do you think might motivate employers to hire people living with disability?
It's well known that diversity strengthens creativity. It's also good for the employer's reputation. There are even some programs to subsidise an employee's wage for a period of time to encourage more employers to give people living with disability a go. But, when I went to check out one workplace that regularly hires people living with disability, Drakes Supermarket in Hallett Cove, I discovered the manager had another motivation. It's very simple, totally practical- something that makes his life easier.
For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://purpleorange.org.au/stories/drakes-hallett-cove-whats-motivation-hiring-people-living-disability
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