Psychology department, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Disabil Rehabil. 2012;34(12):1016-23. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2011.631679. Epub 2011 Dec 10.
The persistent high unemployment rate for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is a world-wide concern. The aim of this research was to identify facilitating factors for the entry of PWDs into the labour market.
A survey of Human Resources (HR) managers in South African (SA) companies was conducted to explore what would assist with hiring PWDs. The sample population of companies was identified through the Marketline Library database and supplemented with all Johannesburg Stock Exchange companies. This rendered a population size of 348.
A response rate of 25% (86) was achieved. Companies that have appointed PWDs in the past seem more willing to appoint PWDs in the future. Companies value information on accommodation (preparation of the environment and cost) and the impact of disability on job performance most. The use of specialised recruitment agencies, the development of targeted recruitment plans and staff sensitisation training, as well as internships are perceived as the best facilitators for the employment of PWDs.
Rehabilitation practitioners can inform PWDs on the best strategies for approaching companies. Companies with facilitating factors already in place may also be more willing to employ PWDs and rehabilitation practitioners can target these companies as future employers of PWDs.
残疾人（PWD）的高失业率是一个全球性的问题。本研究的目的是确定促进 PWD 进入劳动力市场的因素。
对南非（SA）公司的人力资源（HR）经理进行了调查，以探讨招聘 PWD 时需要什么帮助。通过 Marketline Library 数据库确定了公司的抽样人群，并补充了所有约翰内斯堡证券交易所的公司。这使得样本量达到了 348 个。
达到了 25%（86）的回复率。过去曾雇用 PWD 的公司似乎更愿意在未来雇用 PWD。公司最看重有关住宿（环境准备和成本）和残疾对工作绩效影响的信息。使用专业招聘机构、制定有针对性的招聘计划和员工敏感培训，以及实习，被认为是促进 PWD 就业的最佳因素。
康复从业者可以告知 PWD 最佳的公司接洽策略。已经有促进因素的公司也可能更愿意雇用 PWD，康复从业者可以将这些公司作为 PWD 的未来雇主。
