How can HR help more disabled people into work?

Despite efforts to diversify the makeup of the workplace and improve access to jobs for previously side-lined groups, just 5.8% of people with learning difficulties are in paid work.

The figure, which denotes those with learning difficulties known to social services, can be compared with the 74% of non-disabled people who are in paid work – Guardian reports.

In a 2009 Government report, the most up to date on this subject, it was found that 65% of those with learning disabilities want a job.

Although laws exist that force employers to make reasonable workplace adjustments for impaired candidates and employees, the figures show that this is not happening often enough.