Disabled employees: the benefits of broadening recruitment

Employing people with mental or physical disabilities could have huge benefits for business, writes Teresa Scott OBE, founder of Kennedy Scott.

Irrespective of their personal circumstances, everyone has a niche. Those living with conditions such as autism and multiple sclerosis or who are combating mental health issues are no exception.

Just because an individual happens to be in a wheelchair, suffers from learning difficulties or faces mental health challenges, it doesn’t mean that they should be bypassed in the hiring process. With the right support, they too can find a suitable career and progress, if they are just given a chance.

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