The Benefits of Hiring GOC Members

Employers: contact our Development Director Brett Buell Brett@goclubhouse.org Tel: (352) 224-5523

A Good Business Opportunity

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Helps Employers

• Reduce workers’ compensation and other insurance costs
• Become educated about their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act
• Hire, retain, and promote qualified employees with disabilities;
• Provide information on accommodation options and practical solutions

Benefits to the Employer & Value of a Diverse Workforce

• It is common for employers to have concerns about hiring workers from groups that have not previously contributed to their business.
• Every person has the ability to be a valuable and dedicated partner in the workplace.
• No one is vocationally impaired.
• Tap into a reliable pool of workers who have above average performance, attendance, and safety records.
• Minimize problems with stability, attendance, and safety.
• Hiring individuals with unique needs (some visible, some not) offers an employer a higher employee retention rate and less turnover than the traditional workforce.
• Higher Retention equals Increased Profits!
• By hiring people with impairments your business may qualify for the following financial incentives: Small Business Tax Credit, Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
• Hiring a more diverse workforce demonstrates a company’s commitment to nondiscrimination and will build a better community image which will lead to an increased customer base.
• Hiring workers with impairments gives the employer experience in working with non-traditional workforces, and will better prepare the employer to cope with future labor-short economies.
• The most requested accommodation from this untapped workforce is for a flexible schedule.