Rotary at Work BC
The goal of Rotary at Work British Columbia is to help people with a disability find meaningful work. That means a real job with real pay, commensurate for the position.
Rotary at Work BC is a business to business educational program that takes a fresh look at disability and how this market segment can contribute to the workforce.
It is estimated that over 20% of the population of Canada has a disability. The Conference Board of Canada’s stats of a one million worker plus shortfall makes it clear that businesses will need to access this largely untapped workforce to increase market share and meet future labour needs.
Rotary at Work BC has the solution – Hire People with Disabilities!
Corporations that hire inclusively have documented:
- A decrease in turnover
- Increase in Attendance
- Cost savings and higher business profits
- An increase in workplace morale
Hiring people who have a disability is much more than doing the right thing. It’s good for your business and its bottom line.
This short video addresses some of the myths about inclusive hiring.