Shaping Inclusive Workplaces for Persons with Disabilities: A Management and Hrm Practitioner Perspective

Despite the increase in research about workplace inclusion, the current literature is dominated by a negative focus on the barriers managers face as they attempt to hire people from disadvantaged groups, including people with disabilities. This open access book offers a positive and practical guide to workplace inclusion that focuses on the opportunities and strategies for managers to succeed and to develop and capitalize on the strengths and resources of individuals.

Unlike some works with a broader societal focus, this contributed volume puts the spotlight firmly on what happens inside workplaces and organizations. It shifts focus from a reactive view of organizations acting on external motivations and pressures towards a proactive view, based on internal motivation, opportunities, and untapped resources. Each chapter is written on a specific theme by a leading expert, digesting the theory and applying it to real-world cases. It will be of great interest to executive education and MBA students, as well as HR practitioners and policymakers.

Eric Breit is Professor in the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour at BI Norwegian Business School, Norway. His research interests revolve around promoting labour market inclusion of disadvantaged groups, hiring and retention of such groups in organization and development of effective public services.

Siri Yde Aksnes is Senior Researcher at the Work Research Institute, OsloMet, Norway. Her research interests range from welfare policies and work inclusion, to flexible work arrangements and work/family life.

Paul Boselie is Professor in the Utrecht University School of Governance and the Chief Open Science at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. He is a globally recognised expert on Human Resource Management in public sector organizations. His expertise covers strategic HRM, talent management, performance management, recognition and rewards in academia, inclusion and change.

Jasmijn van Harten is Associate Professor in the Utrecht University School of Governance at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Her research examines management and organization of individuals’ employability and well-being.