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Qualities of employees with disabilities in organizations: exploring evidence from Malaysian employers
Annuar Aswan Mohd Noor1, Abdul Razak Abd Manaf2, Mohd Faizal Mohd Isa3.
This paper attempts to discuss the qualities shown by employees with disabilities that
were hired by employers in the private sector. This study is qualitative in nature and the data
for the study was gathered using semi-structured interviews with 12 employers who actively
hired and have a wide experience in managing employees with disabilities. From the analysis
that was performed, employers indicated that they are satisfied and enjoyed hiring this group
of people in the organization. The results revealed that these disabled employees demonstrate
positive qualities while in employment. The implication of the findings will be important
insights to be highlighted and further discussed as it would help encourage employers to hire
persons with disabilities. This contributes to the knowledge on employment among disabled
and would assist increase the participation of persons with disabilities in the workforce.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
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