Disability Workforce Reporting Considered by Government
Figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions have highlighted the disability employment gap - that is the difference in the proportion of disabled versus non-disabled people who are in employment.
In the second quarter of 2021, the employment rate for disabled people was 52.7%, compared to 81% for non-disabled people.
The Government has kept the disability employment gap under the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has renewed its commitment to publishing a consultation on disability workforce reporting.
The consultation is yet to be published, but the trend towards transparency on employment and pay issues is likely to continue.
Proactive employers may wish to get ahead by reviewing their own practices, access to employment and workforce diversity in order to identify what practical steps might be necessary to recruit and retain disabled staff.