5 Things Every Employer Should Know About Employing Deaf People

8 Apr, 25

There are different types of deafness and different ways that Deaf people describe themselves. Deafness occurs when one or more parts of the ear are not working properly, this can impact the two main functions of the ear, which are:
1. Receiving and converting sound into signals for the brain to comprehend
2. Supporting physical balance
It has been shown that companies that champion disability inclusion report 30% higher profit margins compared to their peers.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who receive good support from colleagues and supervisors at work report better perceived better production.
Only 37% of people who report BSL as their main language are working in comparison to 77% of people who are not disabled under the Equality Act.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people bring diversity of thought and a wealth of talent to companies.