Don't ask, don't tell: two views on human resource practices for people with disabilities

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

IIMB Management Review

Abstract

In the present paper we explore how employees with physical disabilities and their human resource managers perceive practices aimed at entry, integration, and development of disabled employees. The results indicate that both sets of respondents want to treat people with disabilities as ‘regular’ employees and take attention away from disability. The results also indicate that employees would like to get additional help, but are afraid to ask. Employers do not offer additional support unless asked, not wanting to highlight the disability given fears of stigmatisation. Given this reluctance from both employees and employers, it is possible that people with disabilities remain an underutilised resource.

Publication Date

1-4-2010

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

Vol.22

Issue

Iss.4

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