Companies that Lead in Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers Financially, Reveals New Research from Accenture
27 Novembro 2023 - 9:59AM
Business Wire
Companies that lead in disability inclusion drive more revenue,
net income and profit, according to a new research report from
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) in partnership with Disability:IN and the
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
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Companies that lead in disability
inclusion drive more revenue, net income and profit, according to a
new research report from Accenture in partnership with
Disability:IN and the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD). (Graphic: Business Wire)
Building on the 2018 landmark report on disability inclusion at
work in the United States, the follow-up research, titled “The
Disability Inclusion Imperative,” explores disability inclusion
amid major technological advances, changes in geopolitical dynamics
and the effects of a global pandemic across 346 companies in the
US. These companies participated in the Disability Equality Index
(DEI), a leading global benchmarking tool that scores businesses on
their disability inclusion policies and practices.
“Disability inclusion is a topic close to my heart, and it is
imperative, both from a business and societal aspect, to build an
accessible, inclusive environment where all our people can belong
and thrive,” said Jill Kramer, chief marketing and communications
officer, Accenture, and co-chair for the cross-industry coalition
of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Communications
Officers (CCOs) to advance accessibility in marketing powered by
Disability:IN.
The report identifies that, over the last five years, the
business case for hiring persons with disabilities has become even
stronger. Specifically, companies that have led on key disability
inclusion criteria over that time saw 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6
times more net income and 2 times more economic profit than other
companies in the DEI. Further, leaders are more likely to
outperform industry peers in productivity by 25 percent.
Since 2018, the number of people with disabilities in the
workforce has swelled from 29 percent to 37 percent with most
progress occurring since February 2020 at the beginning of the
pandemic. This increase can be attributed to increased work
opportunities at home—making it easier for people with disabilities
to participate in the workforce and an increased awareness and
understanding of digital accessibility and inclusion in the hiring
process. Additionally, newer and emerging technologies are
excellent sources to advance disability inclusion, including
AI-powered platforms.
"For too long, people with disabilities - individuals who are
perfectly qualified and overwhelmingly willing to work - face
enormous barriers to being offered a job,” said Ted Kennedy, Jr.,
disability rights attorney, Connecticut state senator and chairman
of the AAPD board. “Accenture's recent report provides compelling
evidence that disability inclusion actually accelerates business
performance, brand loyalty and shareholder returns.”
Additional Accenture research has showed that 76 percent of
employees with disabilities do not fully disclose their
disabilities at work. Further, the 2023 DEI report found that only
4.6 percent of employees self-identify their disability status with
employers. When the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
began requiring companies to provide a human capital overview in
their filings, voluntary mentions of disability inclusion at work
are notable. Organizations can ensure that disability inclusion
remains a fundamental aspect of their overall sustainability and
responsible business practices by incorporating ESG principles into
their accountability frameworks and publicly sharing outcomes.
Through the research, Accenture and Disability:IN have developed
a framework to help business leaders become more intentional about
disability inclusion:
- Access: Organizations must remove barriers and provide
equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities, including recruitment, hiring and career
advancement.
- Awareness: Leaders must raise awareness about
disabilities so organizations can foster a culture of empathy and
respect, challenge stereotypes and promote a more inclusive mindset
among employees.
- Advocacy: Organizations must create an environment for
individuals to feel comfortable disclosing their disabilities and
forming employee networks and help amplify their voices and ensure
their perspectives are heard.
- Action: By integrating various disability inclusion
initiatives under a single umbrella, organizations can ensure that
they work in harmony to create a more accessible and equitable
workplace.
- Accountability: Organizations must be able to measure
their progress and share what they learn to demonstrate their
commitment and dedication to improving disability inclusion.
“People with disabilities are a tremendous source of talent and
innovation as well as market share. Last year, 485 companies
leveraged the DEI to benchmark their inclusion efforts and build
for sustainable, long-term performance," said Jill Houghton,
president and CEO, Disability:IN. "The business case is stronger
than ever, with companies achieving 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6
times more net income, and 2 times more economic profit. We
encourage companies to measure their progress and use the data to
identify tangible ways to advance disability inclusion across their
enterprise,”
To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Accenture,
visit accenture.com/inclusion.
About the Research Research for The Disability Inclusion
Imperative report is based on approximately 346 unique respondents
of the Disability Equality Index between 2015 and 2022. In
partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of
People with Disabilities, we analyzed three measures of financial
performance: profitability (revenues and net income), productivity
(revenue per employee) and value creation (economic profit)
alongside the voice of the employee (Glassdoor reviews) and the
voice of the company (10-K filings).
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