2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Rotary at Work
An Initiative of Districts: 7070, 7080, 6400, 6290, & 7040 – Ontario 5040 & 5050 – British Columbia
The Issue !
• Polio Immunization• Land Mine Eradication • Malaria and Infectious Disease
Control• Maternal Health• Water and Sanitation• Disaster Relief• Conflict Resolution
Rotary Does Fantastic Work
• 1.3 Billion people with disabilities• Between 15% & 17% in developed
countries• Higher in countries with extreme
poverty, disease and a history of conflict
What Happens to the Survivors?
• People with disabilities:– Live in poverty– Are marginalized and socially isolated – Are excluded from the economy – Face the highest unemployment rates– Are perceived to be a burden on society– Cost tax-payers Billions in social safety
nets
What Happens to the Survivors?
• People with disabilities:– 15.9% of the Canadian population– Equates to 6.2 million people– Largest minority in the country– Face an estimated 70% unemployment rate– Direct social assistance costs exceed $20 B – Additional $ in social programs & health care– People are excluded socially and economically
The Canadian Context
The Solution!
Rotary at Work
Finding meaningful jobs
while
Enhancing Business Performance
Noel
Our goal is simple:
To introduce you to a source of dependable, reliable, long-term
employees
Dispelling the Myths
• A DuPont study showed that (50%, 65%, 82%, 90%) of workers who have a disability scored average or above average in performance ratings.
• A Harris study showed that (28%, 33%, 46%, 55%) of employers say that workers who have a disability work harder than other employees.
• Most job accommodations cost less than $ (5,000, 3,000, 1,000, 500).
• According to the DuPont survey, (86%, 75%, 66%, 50%) of employees who have a disability have average to above average attendance records.
Dispelling the Myths
• (97%, 90%, 85%, 78%) of workers who have a disability rate as average to above average in terms of safety on the job.
• People who have a disability, their families and close relations comprise (53%,32%, 28%, 25%) of the marketplace.
• Workers who have a disability are (2, 3, 4, 5) times more likely to stay on the job than other workers.
• Less than (2, 6, 8, 12)% of people who have a disability use a wheelchair or scooter
Clint
Walgreens – South Carolina
• Distribution Centre opened in 2006
• People who have a disability represent 40% of workforce– 280 out of 640 employees
Vi
• Video – Walgreens
A Warehouse of Wondershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT2j6pRm7bM
Walgreens – Connecticut
• 47% of Workforce
• Highest productivity rating of all DCs• 40% lower safety incident rate• 67% lower medical treatment costs• 63% lower time away• 78% lower overall employee costs
Disability in the Workforce
Benefits:
• Productivity• Improved employee moral • Improved management skills• Greater loyalty and dedication• Good corporate profile • Customers like it
Kelly
What Can Rotarians Do?
Consider Disability When Hiring
• Hire– 337 jobs
• Part-time jobs• Full time jobs• Summer jobs
Dave
Help Build Awareness
• Education is key• Leverage your connections– Lunch & Learn sessions for Business
Associates– Chambers of Commerce & BIA– Trade & Professional Associations– Club Vocational Program
Mentor Students
• High School & Co-op Students
• Students at College & University–Mentor in your profession– Summer jobs in a given profession– Create opportunities for your business
to access new talent
Be a Rotary at Work Champion!
Rotary at Work
Mark Wafer
Promote with Parent Corporations
• TDL (Tim Hortons)– Open doors– Educational program– Speaker opportunities– Contact colleagues– Over 400 hires
Tanya
Rotary at Work
• Hired• Promoted in his community• Promoted with other businesses• Influenced his professional
association
Steve Sharpe
• Economic independence• A sense of purpose and meaning• Greater dignity, self worth &
confidence• Improved health and well being• Broader social networks• Opportunity to give back
Benefits for People
• More contributors to the economy• Reduced social costs• Lower associated problems and
costs• Improved tolerance and
understanding• Reduce burden on individual families
Benefits for Community & Society
Benefits for Business
• Increase Market Share–New products and services–Reach new customers
• Meet Labour Needs–Access an untapped labour pool–Solve specific labour problems
What We’re Asking From You
• Help people who have a disability become contributors in your community
• Demonstrate leadership within the community when it comes to including people who have a disability in the workforce
Video – Rotary at Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLrOq9yALYo
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