Retention

A U.S. survey of employers conducted in 2003 found that the average cost of accommodations was only $500 or less; 73% of employers reported that their employees did not require special accommodations at all.

Dixon, Kruse, & Van Horn, 2003

Replacing employees is expensive not only in tangible costs (e.g., advertising, screening, interviewing and training) but also in organizational knowledge that is lost. Supporting employees who return to work after developing a disability can help reduce a company’s training and hiring costs and employers who have a return-to-work program demonstrate a culture that regards employees as valuable.

EDRN Job Retention Supports Include:

Assisting employers to identify and develop job accommodations; and
On-the-job supports (e.g. job coaching, motivational strategies, assisting the client to arrange community supports, etc.).

Job retention supports may be provided on a regular or as needed basis

The Job Accommodations Network has a searchable online accommodations resource guide.