Hidden Talent : How Leading Companies Hire, Retain, and Benefit From People with Disabilities

Despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, many forms of discrimination against people with disabilities are still practiced, denying opportunity for employees, as well as the employers who might hire and support them. Based on a multi-year research project by a team of experts in human resource management, economics, and communications, Hidden Talent showcases the innovative practices of organizations that are actively hiring, training, and retaining people with disabilities―and thriving as a result. The authors reveal the roots of disability discrimination and demonstrate the benefits, to employers and employees alike, of investing in disabled workers, featuring in-depth case examples. Additional resources, including an overview of the ADA, information on tax and legal incentives, and listing of related publications, organizations, and websites, will make this book essential for anyone researching, managing, or experiencing the dynamics of disability in the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 to protect and assist over 20 million people with disabilities. Though its mandates for business are far-reaching, many forms of discrimination are still practiced, denying opportunity for employees and potential employees with disabilites, as well as the companies that might hire and support them. Meanwhile, as many analysts argue, we are heading toward a high-skill labor shortage, with a largely untapped resource ready to fill the gap. Based on a multi-year research project by a team of experts in human resource management, economics, and communications, Hidden Talent showcases the innovative practices of organizations that are actively hiring, training, and retaining people with disabilities―and thriving as a result. The authors reveal the roots of disability discrimination, and demonstrate the benefits, to employers and employees alike, of investing in disabled workers, featuring in-depth case examples. Additional resources, including an overview of the ADA, information on tax and legal incentives, and a listing of related publications, organizations, and websites, will make this book essential for anyone researching, managing, or experiencing the dynamics of disability in the workplace

the Americans With Disabilities Act Was Signed Into Law In 1990 To Protect And Assist Over 20 Million People With Disabilities. Though Its Mandates For Business Are Far-reaching, Many Forms Of Discrimination Are Still Practiced, Denying Opportunity For Employees And Potential Employees With Disabilites, As Well As The Companies That Might Hire And Support Them. Meanwhile, As Many Analysts Argue, We Are Heading Toward A High-skill Labor Shortage, With A Largely Untapped Resource Ready To Fill The Gap.

based On A Multi-year Research Project By A Team Of Experts In Human Resource Management, Economics, And Communications, Hidden Talent Showcases The Innovative Practices Of Organizations That Are Actively Hiring, Training, And Retaining People With Disabilities--and Thriving As A Result. The Authors Reveal The Roots Of Disability Discrimination, And Demonstrate The Benefits, To Employers And Employees Alike, Of Investing In Disabled Workers, Featuring In-depth Case Examples. Additional Resources, Including An Overview Of The Ada, Information On Tax And Legal Incentives, And A Listing Of Related Publications, Organizations, And Websites, Will Make This Book Essential For Anyone Researching, Managing, Or Experiencing The Dynamics Of Disability In The Workplace.

mark L. Mccallon - Library Journal

editor Lengnick-hall (management, Univ. Of Texas, San Antonio) Compiles New Essays And Case Studies (not Previously Published) About How Companies Have Benefited From The Hiring And Retaining Of People With Disabilities. The Pieces Include Suggestions On How To Create Organizational Cultures And Climates That Are Disability-friendly. Unlike In Many Books That Present Strategies For People Entering The Workforce With Disabilities, These Contributors (mostly Academics) Focus On Companies That Are Leaders In Hiring, Retaining, And Valuing Employees With Disabilities, Illustrating Principles That Can Improve Any Organization That Is Committed To A Diverse Workforce. The Primary Research For The Company Case Studies In The Book Was Conducted Through A Grant From The Employment Research And Organization Development Project At The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation Of Kansas, But The Book Addresses Disabled Workers Generally Rather Than Only Those With Cp. Some Of The Companies Highlighted For Their Exemplary Work With Disabled Employees Are Hewlett-packard, Dow Chemical, Microsoft, And Marriot. Helpful Appendixes Include A List Of Federal Tax Incentives For Hiring People With Disabilities, A List Of Government Agencies And Business-sponsored Organizations That Help In The Hiring Of People With Disabilities, And An Overview Of The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990. The Distinct Research And Presentations Make This Volume Suitable For Most Public And Academic Libraries.