Knowledge Labs: Hiring Employees with Disabilities
December 7, 2021 ·
Contributed by: Catherine Connelly, Professor / Canada Research Chair of Organizational Behaviour Tier II
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Organizational Development Catherine Connelly discusses the business case for hiring people with disabilities. The costs aren’t as high as expected, turnover tends to be lower, and these employees are loyal. Read more about Professor Connelly’s research in The Conversation.
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Hi.
I am currently on cpp disability.
I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis + many more ailments.
I am interested in counseling courses.
Is there any gov. Programs to help me get back in the workplace. Thanks
Hi Lorraine;
If you are based in Hamilton, I have a few suggestions for you:
https://communitylivinghamilton.com/employment-services/
https://www.pathemployment.com/
https://www.modcemploymentservices.ca/
https://goodwillonline.ca/employment-services/job-seekers/#employment-programs
Each offers a few different services that are designed to help people enter or re-enter the workforce. The counselors have a lot of experience and can offer advice that is tailored to your situation.
Wishing you the very best with your job search,
-Catherine