“Should I include in my CV that I have a disability, or better not?”
“Does positive discrimination help me as a disabled employee in the workplace, or is it rather harmful?”
“As an HR professional, how should I phrase in a job advertisement if we are happy to hire people with disabilities, highlighting their expertise?”
In the past few days, we discussed these questions at the University of Pécs and at the Human Resources Development Committee of the Pécs-Baranya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and more generally about the participation of people with disabilities in the primary labor market.
At the university, we met future HR students from abroad, and in the committee, we met HR professionals with substantial experience from large companies. We were able to learn completely different perspectives and exciting ideas regarding supporting the employment of people with disabilities! We also introduced these debate topics, and both groups responded in an inspiring and thought-provoking way.
Why is this topic exceptionally important?
WORK is currently the engine of our society. Without it, we must acknowledge that we cannot fully participate in the functioning and shaping of society. Work is needed in some form! That is the reality.
However, people with disabilities remain a disadvantaged group in the labor market. Even if they can find employment in the primary labor market, they have to perform more to receive the same recognition. They must face prejudices. They have to deal with unexpected problems. They must cope with accessibility issues. And all this causes stress, leading to burnout and depression.
Often, we may not even know that our colleague or employee has a disability, and therefore faces extra challenges.
All of this can be addressed by eliminating the information gap and breaking down prejudices.
Yes, it really is that simple. Let’s talk! Let’s understand how we can help ourselves as employees with disabilities, or how we can support our colleagues or employees.
Let’s not say, oh, I’d rather not hire someone with reduced work capacity because it will only cause problems. Instead, let’s understand the challenge, and solve it together.
This is where the People First Public Benefit Association’s workplace training helps, developed within the Soul Mate project with our international partners.
In 5 modules, with short videos, personal counseling, and firsthand experiences, we help you understand:
– how you can become an excellent employee as a person with a disability
– how you can support your colleague or employee if you see they are facing difficulties
– how to shed your prejudices and fears, and find outstanding employees or colleagues among people with disabilities
Contact us here: patakiv@peoplefirst.hu
Read more here: https://peoplefirst.hu/en/blog-post/soul-mate-erasmus-international-project/
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