Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Hiring Practices

Learn about effective strategies to help your organization effectively interview and hire qualified workers with disabilities.

What are effective hiring practices for hiring workers with disabilities?

What effective interviewing strategies can I use in the hiring process to invite workers with disabilities?

How can I adjust the hiring process to accommodate candidates with psychiatric disabilities?

How do I ensure candidates with disabilities are matched to the right job?

  • Resources provided by the United States Department of Labor for the recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities and their successful participation in the workforce.
  • Disability Employment 101: A comprehensive guide to the successful inclusion of disability and employment research into your workplace.
  • Get to know all employees and their skills to ensure they are placed in the right role by creating an internship program. → Internships and Apprenticeships: Talent development through internships and apprenticeships is a common method organizations use to recruit new employees and gauge where they may best fit within their business model.
  • State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies provide consumers of their services with employment counseling, job placement assistance, and employer consultation to ensure they find their best employment opportunity. Consult this guide on vocational rehabilitation Business Engagement and Employer Supports.
  • Professional Development: Reskilling, upskilling, mentoring, and coaching can help to ensure your employees are continuing to develop skills to progress within your business.
  • Performance Management: Setting clear expectations and providing feedback allows for continuous understanding of employee performance,  indicating if the role is a good fit or if vertical or lateral movement should be considered.