Targeted placement for people with disabilities in Italy
A perspective from Lombardian companies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6058440 |
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| Authors | Matteo Moscatelli (0000-0003-2339-9651, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, corresponding author), Nicoletta Pavesi (0000-0002-1996-6919, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Chiara Ferrari (0000-0002-4101-6872, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Equal Opportunities International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1758-7093 • E-ISSN: 2040-7149 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/edi-07-2023-0228 |
| OpenAlex | W4390839681 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 33 |
Purpose The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) recognizes the right of disabled people to access work. Against this legislative backdrop, this study explores the strengths and weaknesses of the Italian system of targeted placement for disabled people, based on Law 68/1999, which delegates to regional authorities the management of the labor market. The examination centers on the perspective of companies, the primary stakeholders in the inclusion of persons with disabilities within organizational structures. Design/methodology/approach The article discusses the results of focus groups conducted with 28 managers of large, medium and small enterprises in Lombardy (Italy). Qualitative analysis was employed, and the results were structured using a simplified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis, incorporating practical recommendations. Findings The analysis leads to practical suggestions to improve the entire targeted placement process at the regional level, from selection and accompaniment to evaluation, such as improving the networking of local stakeholders who deal with the inclusion of disabled people, homogeneity of the procedures in different regions, making all employees aware of diversity management, etc. The territorial network and the welfare environment are particularly important in achieving a successful targeted placement and to promote an inclusive corporate culture. Research limitations/implications This study is not representative of Italy as a whole, as it remains a qualitative investigation focused on a single region. Originality/value This contribution accomplishes an in-depth study of the law of labor inclusion of people with disabilities observed from the point of view of companies, which are still usually reluctant to integrate people with disabilities into their organizations or encounter difficulties in doing so
Business · Convention · Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities · Legislature · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Strengths and weaknesses · SWOT Analysis · Disability Education and Employment · Family Business Performance and Succession · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Psychology · Marketing
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