Career development practices that favor the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33571/teuken.v14n22a5

Keywords:

disability, career development, employment inclusion, employment discrimination

Abstract

Access to employment for people with disabilities (PwD) presents barriers such as discriminatory recruitment practices, lack of reasonable accommodation, poor accessibility or stereotypes. In order to identify the key factors of career development that favor non-discrimination of PwD, a case study was carried out where semi-structured interviews analyzed in ATLAS.ti were conducted with workers with disabilities, their managers and the recruitment manager of a clothing company in Medellin. The findings showed that referencing other inclusion experiences, mobilizing stereotypes, relying on intermediary institutions and making reasonable accommodations are key factors for a career development that does not lead to discrimination. The study has relevance for academics and organizations interested in promoting labor inclusion.

Author Biographies

Angélica María López Velásquez, Universidad de Antioquia

Docente Programa de Administración de Empresas e investigadora del grupo COMPHOR (Comportamiento Humano Organizacional)

Luis Fernando Segura López , Universidad de Antioquia

Profesor de cátedra programa de Administración de Empresas Universidad de Antioquia y jurado de trabajos de grado maestría de Gestión Humana Universidad de Antioquia.

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Published

2024-01-21

How to Cite

López Velásquez, A. M., & Segura López , L. F. (2024). Career development practices that favor the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Teuken Bidikay - Revista Latinoamericana De Investigación En Organizaciones, Ambiente Y Sociedad, 14(22). https://doi.org/10.33571/teuken.v14n22a5

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