Employers
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10 reasons why have a supported intern is great for business
Access to talent
Our experience with some of our interns on the autistic spectrum, for instance, reveals that they have heightened skills in areas such as: accuracy, systematic approach, logical analysis, pattern recognition, detection of errors, and sustained concentration.
Commitment
On average, employees with learning disabilities stay in jobs five times longer than non-disabled co-workers which, in turn, reduces your recruitment, training and onboarding costs.
Staff development
Helps your team members develop new skills in areas such as coaching, listening, information-sharing and team building with young adults who may think and act in slightly different ways to them.
Customer insight
The ‘Purple Pound’ refers to the amount that people with disabilities spend in the economy and, in 2023, it was estimated at £274 billion. All employers need to have employees that reflect their customer base and can provide invaluable insight. Are you missing out?
Staff morale
Communication becomes clearer and more efficient, team spirit gains new momentum and employees feel valued for their unique and individual selves.
Positive corporate image
Reflecting the communities your business serves. 77% of the public think more highly of companies that make an extra effort to employ people with a disability.
Enhanced reputation
Your local community, as well as wider organisations, will appreciate the efforts you are making to be an equal opportunities employer.
Neuro-diversity
Having a workforce with people who think differently has obvious advantages when it comes to innovation and finding solutions to complex tasks and issues.
Reduced cost to the national economy
The National Audit Office estimates that it costs up to £1.5m per person of lifetime costs for every young person that doesn’t have the employability skills to live in semi-independence.
It’s the law!
It is illegal to be prejudiced about employing someone with a disability as set out in the Equality Act 2010.
Celebrating National Supported Internship Day
