JOURNAL ARTICLE

How to Improve the Hiring Process for Disabled Candidates.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ameri, Mason; Kurtzberg, Terri R. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses how to improve the hiring process for disabled candidates. It emphasizes the importance of using genuine and personal language in job advertisements and websites to demonstrate a company's commitment to equity and inclusion. The article also suggests that providing concrete details about a company's commitment and actions, such as testimonials from disabled employees and statistics on hiring and accommodation fulfillment, can increase trust and willingness to apply for a job. Additionally, the article explores strategies for helping disabled candidates feel comfortable with disclosure, such as emphasizing their hard skills during interviews and delaying conversations about accommodation needs. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for ongoing collaboration and dialogue between employers and disabled employees to create a more inclusive hiring process. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/06, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178172570
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