Published In
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Document Type
Post-Print
Publication Date
3-2024
Subjects
Work -- Psychological aspects, Disability -- diversity -- workplace
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In this article, we share insights emerging from case studies conducted across seven companies.We illustrate the motives, processes, and outcomes of these initiatives. METHODS: This study is built on the previously published case studies conducted across seven companies. We applied elements of consensual qualitative research (CQR) for the data collection and analyses before performing an in-depth qualitative content analysis using the data coded for each company, looking for commonalities and differences. RESULTS: Although practices differed, all companies experienced noted benefits. Committed leadership and complementary company values facilitated successful outcomes for initiatives. The strength or salience of disability-inclusive actions and practices appeared to moderate outcomes related to company performance, employee perceptions of the company, and cohesiveness. CONCLUSION: Company disability initiatives can yield positive impacts on company performance and culture. The practices we identified and their positive outcomes serve as beacons to other organizations that recognize disability as a valued part of company diversity.
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© Copyright the author(s) 2024
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DOI
10.3233/JVR-230061
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41463
Citation Details
Published as: Phillips, B. N., Granger, T. A., Ochrach, C., Thomas, K. A., Reyes, A., Kesselmayer, R. F., ... & Tansey, T. N. (2024). Effect of company-driven disability diversity initiatives: A multi-case study across industries. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1-14.
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This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published as: Phillips, B. N., Granger, T. A., Ochrach, C., Thomas, K. A., Reyes, A., Kesselmayer, R. F., ... & Tansey, T. N. (2024). Effect of company-driven disability diversity initiatives: A multi-case study across industries. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1-14.