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An Emerging Market People who have a Disability

People with disabilities represent a significant and untapped workforce market in Canada, making up 16% of the population, including 1.9 million Ontarians. Despite high unemployment rates at 49%, studies reveal that employees with disabilities perform at or above average. Many employers report increased productivity and reduced turnover rates among these workers. Initiatives to integrate this group can solve labor shortages projected at 1 million by 2020 and can lead to substantial economic benefits, including lower costs and improved corporate reputation.

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An Emerging Market People who have a Disability

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  1. An Emerging MarketPeople who have a Disability September 2013

  2. The Facts • 16% of Canadian population • 1.9 million Ontarians • Every community and neighbourhood • 49% unemployed • $4 billion annually on disability pensions • “Labour shortages will be our number 1 economic problem”– Stephen Harper

  3. Labour Shortages • 1 Million worker shortfall by 2020 Conference Board of Canada • 34% report shortage of skilled labour • 13% report shortage of unskilled labour CFIB – spring 2011

  4. Dispelling the Myths • A DuPont study showed that 90% of workers who have a disability scored average or above average in performance ratings. • A Harris study showed that 46% of employers say that workers who have a disability work harder than other employees. • Most job accommodations cost less than $500. • According to the DuPont survey, 86% of employees who have a disability have average to above average attendance records.

  5. Dispelling the Myths • 97% of workers who have a disability rate as average to above average in terms of safety on the job. • People who have a disability, their families and close relations comprise 53% of the marketplace. • Workers who have a disability are 5 times more likely to stay on the job than other workers. • Less than 6% of people who have a disability use a wheelchair or scooter

  6. Case Study: Tim Hortons • 90 employees with a disability over 18 years • Currently 40 on staff or 17% of workforce • No WSIB claims in 18 years for employees w disabilities • Lost time due to illness and absenteeism • 0 days/shifts in 2011 • 2 days in 2012 • Turnover rate of 35% vs. 75 to 80% industry average • Avg cost of $4,000 per employee

  7. Case Study: Walgreens SC • Distribution Centre opened in 2007 • People who have a disability represent 40% of workforce • 20% higher productivity rating

  8. Case Study: Walgreens CT • 47% of Workforce • Highest productivity rating in country • 40% lower safety incident rate • 67% lower medical treatment costs • 63% lower time away • 78% lower overall costs

  9. Disability in the Workforce • Other Benefits: • Improved employee moral • Enhanced management skill sets • Greater loyalty and dedication • Good corporate profile • Customers like it

  10. Competitive Advantage Meeting your Labour Needs with Higher Productivity while Reducing cost and Reaching new markets equals Increased Profitability!

  11. For more information please contact Joe Dale jdale.odenetwork@gmail.com www.odenetwork.com

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