In recent years the government has encouraged federal contractors to ensure that people with disabilities are well represented in all job groups of their workforce. Failure could result in the loss of contacts and with it millions of dollars. Zip Corp has failed to attract and retain employees with disabilities and is in danger of losing government contacts. After accessing the corporation, it can be concluded that this failure is result of apathy towards the hiring targets, veiled prejudices, and inertia in accommodations and hiring practices towards those with disabilities. Education of management is critical to change the prevailing attitude. Changes in recruitment and hiring practices are also necessary. Successful employment of those with disabilities will further change Zip Corp culture and attract other employees with disabilities.
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In 1990 Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) aimed to end discrimination against those with …show more content…
Many nondisabled persons hold the false belief those with disabilities will hold the organization back and create problems. However, workers with disabilities possess a vast number of desirable qualities. To overcome a disability to be a qualified employee takes determination, perseverance and commitment. In addition, those with disabilities often have different perspective and thought process. These differences can help solve problems and create new products. For example, innovations developed for the visual impaired have been used in the development of autonomous cars (Laden et al 2015). Further those with certain disabilities naturally have qualities others have to practice. Employees with autism have excellent memories, excel at pattern recognition, and thrive on structure work. They cannot help but be open, honest and