1st of October: Awareness Month for the Employment of People with Disabilities
October 2025, as Disability Employment Awareness Month, offers an important opportunity for businesses to reflect on the value of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. People with disabilities make up a significant portion of the world’s population, with about 15% living with some form of disability according to the World Health Organization. However, their employment remains significantly lower than the general labour force.
Business consultants in Cyprus claim that integrating people with disabilities into the workplace is not only ethically right, but also business-beneficial. Research by Accenture shows that companies that promote inclusion of people with disabilities have 28% higher revenue, 30% more profitability, and 2 times more likely to outperform the competition. Employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives and skills, while their presence enhances diversity in teams and improves problem-solving ability.
Businesses can take steps towards creating a truly inclusive environment. First, access is critical: ensuring workplaces, technologies, and tools are friendly to all employees. In addition, training managers and employees, through business seminars and executive coaching services, on diversity and disability issues can eliminate stereotypes and prejudices.
Adopting recruitment policies that encourage the participation of people with disabilities is also important. Partnerships with organizations that promote professional inclusion of this group can expand talent pools. At the same time, recognizing and rewarding their contribution creates a working environment that supports and promotes growth.
The inclusion of people with disabilities is not just an issue of equality, but also a tool to enhance innovation and sustainability. October offers businesses the opportunity to rethink their practices, highlight good practices and inspire change that can make a difference. In doing so, they create a working environment where everyone can thrive, contributing to social and economic well-being.
