An Emerging Market

People who have a Disability

September 2013

The Facts• 16% of Canadian population• 1.9 million Ontarians• Every community and neighbourhood• 49% unemployed• $4 billion annually on disability pensions• “Labour shortages will be our number 1

economic problem” – Stephen Harper

Labour Shortages

• 1 Million worker shortfall by 2020Conference Board of Canada

• 34% report shortage of skilled labour• 13% report shortage of unskilled labour

CFIB – spring 2011

Dispelling the Myths• A DuPont study showed that 90% of workers who

have a disability scored average or above average in performance ratings.

• A Harris study showed that 46% of employers say that workers who have a disability work harder than other employees.

• Most job accommodations cost less than $500. • According to the DuPont survey, 86% of employees

who have a disability have average to above average attendance records.

Dispelling the Myths

• 97% of workers who have a disability rate as average to above average in terms of safety on the job.

• People who have a disability, their families and close relations comprise 53% of the marketplace.

• Workers who have a disability are 5 times more likely to stay on the job than other workers.

• Less than 6% of people who have a disability use a wheelchair or scooter

Case Study: Tim Hortons• 90 employees with a disability over 18

years• Currently 40 on staff or 17% of workforce• No WSIB claims in 18 years for employees w

disabilities• Lost time due to illness and absenteeism – 0 days/shifts in 2011– 2 days in 2012

• Turnover rate of 35% vs. 75 to 80% industry average– Avg cost of $4,000 per employee

Case Study: Walgreens SC

• Distribution Centre opened in 2007

• People who have a disability represent 40% of workforce

• 20% higher productivity rating

Case Study: Walgreens CT

• 47% of Workforce• Highest productivity rating in country• 40% lower safety incident rate• 67% lower medical treatment costs• 63% lower time away• 78% lower overall costs

Disability in the Workforce

• Other Benefits:– Improved employee moral – Enhanced management skill sets– Greater loyalty and dedication– Good corporate profile – Customers like it

Competitive Advantage

Meeting your Labour Needs with

Higher Productivitywhile

Reducing costand

Reaching new marketsequals

Increased Profitability!

For more information please contact

Joe Dalejdale.odenetwork@gmail.com

www.odenetwork.com