Why should I hire a disabled person?

The spending power of disabled people is £274 billion globally, understand this key demographic by having disabled employees on your team. 

“A 2023 study by Accenture, in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), found that companies that actively employ and support people with disabilities outperform their peers. These companies experienced 1.6 times more revenue, 2 times more economic profit, and 2.6 times more net income compared to those with less inclusive practices. Also, compared to their industry peers, these companies are 25% more productive—measured by revenue per employee” – Forbes

Disabled employees offer an incredible wealth of experience; we are resilient, loyal, amazing problem solvers and incredibly talented. Why wouldn’t you want those skills in your company?

I currently have a job can I still sign up?

Yes. Everyone is welcome whether you are happy in your current job but would like to see what’s out there, looking to change positions, are coming back to work after a break or looking for work for the first time. 

What businesses are you looking for?

Any business that hires other people is welcome.

I don’t know how to make my business accessible, should I sign up?

Yes! Our platform will include lots of tools, frameworks and advice to make your business accessible and to give your business access to a wealth of incredible disabled employees. 

What am I signing up for?

You are signing up to be part of the Hire Disability community. We’d love to hear from you about what you want from an accessible recruitment platform as we build ours. You’ll also be informed as soon as we are live and be the first to start being matched for jobs.