Retaining Employees with a disability
The NDA recently published a Literature review on Guidance on retaining employees with a disability. The primary purpose of developing the paper was to inform a guidance document for employers the NDA is preparing on job retention. It is intended to post the paper on the NDA website following its approval by the Authority.
The literature review provides information on the importance of
- Having an inclusive work environment as the foundation for implementing effective employee policies will benefit all people who wish to return to work after acquiring a disability.
- Having concise written retention and recruitment policies and procedures in a variety of formats which are available to all staff via staff handbooks, the organisations website and other channels as required.
- Providing Disability Awareness Training to all staff within the organisation, as research shows that if staff are made aware of the policies and procedures in place within the workplace, they are more likely to return to work as a result.
- The role of good management to ensure the retention of employees who acquire a disability.
- Developing and implementing workplace wellness programmes and work positive initiatives can promote and support employees’ physical health and mental wellbeing in the workplace.
Further information on the Literature review in relation to Guidance on retaining employees with a disability.
