Building a Diverse Supply Chain Workforce Series: Misconceptions are Biggest Obstacle to Hiring Disabled Persons
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
About a year ago, when a survey from Descartes asked supply chain leaders which diversified talent pools they were dipping into to address ongoing labor shortages, 34% said disabled persons. While companies may tie these efforts into their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives, leaders may not realize that they already have people with disabilities among their ranks.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 28.7% of Americans have a disability. While many envision physical impairments when they hear that term, the vast majority of disabilities—between 75% and 80%—are actually invisible. That is, a condition that would not be apparent unless it was disclosed. These include cognitive processing challenges; chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, fibromyalgia or arthritis; neurodivergence like autism and attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); and more…
