Employer mobilisation research

A research snapshot in understanding behaviours, attitudes and intentions of employers in Australia towards recruiting, supporting and accommodating people with health conditions or disabilities. It identifies key barriers and opportunities. 

The quantitative analysis revealed six employer segments that differ in their openness to employing people with serious health conditions and disability, their capacity to support someone with serious health conditions or disability and the supportiveness of their culture, among a range of other firm characteristics.

Key findings

• 50% are not confident in their businesses ability to support people with a physical or psychological disability or health condition.
• 53% believe their workplace culture is not supportive of people with a physical or psychological disability or health condition.
• 36% believe their workplace has low capacity to accommodate people with a physical or psychological disability or health condition.