Why diversifying your workforce is good for business: employers talk about the benefits

In this publication we hear from employers on what they're doing to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), how this benefits young people, and how it can benefit you as employers. While some praise the passion and skill of the people they have worked with, others emphasise how working with learners has increased disability awareness among their staff, enhanced accessibility for customers or increased rates of staff retention. These stories demonstrate how a diverse workforce not only holds benefits for the individuals involved but also makes excellent business sense, including examples you can draw from to make your businesses more inclusive. This is crucial to addressing the unprecedented staffing shortages following the coronavirus [COVID-19] pandemic and tackling the disability employment gap.

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