Attitudinal Obstacles and Fears of the Employers about the Hiring of Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47067/real.v5i3.230Keywords:
Disability, Employment Opportunities, Discrimination, Labor Market, Employers’ BehaviorsAbstract
Persons with disabilities in Pakistan must contend with rigid mindsets when looking for work prospects. The report found the employers' concerns and skepticism regarding the productivity of employees with physical limitations. Data from 60 small, medium, and large businesses has been gathered to look at employer concerns about hiring people with disabilities. Employers' major reasons for not hiring people with disabilities include productivity, coworker acceptability, safety, turnover & retention, work performance, dependability, the expense of accessible accommodations, and a lack of the requisite job skills & experience. Significantly, the study will demonstrate research-based understanding regarding the attitudinal obstacles that people with impairments confront while trying to enter the workforce. There are suggestions for ensuring that people with impairments have equitable access to job possibilities and for raising awareness of disabilities among employers.
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