Inclusive Recruitment Strategies and Employability of Persons with Disability in State Corporations in Kenya
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Purpose: Employability of persons with disability is rooted in the laws of Kenya, with the disability act of 2003 providing that 5% of all jobs be offered to persons with disability (PwDs). Previous research indicates that access and inclusion of PwDs in the labor force remains a global challenge. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between inclusive recruitment strategies and employability of persons with disability in state corporations in Kenya.
Methodology: The scope of the study was limited to state corporations during the financial period 2022/2023. A descriptive survey research design was used and 186 human resource professionals were targeted. Data was collected from 117 respondents, yielding a response rate of 70%. Pilot testing was done before the main study. Data was collected using a semi structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings: The study found, inclusive recruitment strategies positively and significantly influenced employability of PwDs in state corporations in Kenya.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that organizations should ensure that its management are aware of policies governing diversity, equity and inclusion and work towards establishing inclusive hiring metrics. Implementing internal diversity and inclusion recruitment best practices is important thus state parastatals need to create accessible websites, prepare inclusive job descriptions, and organize for inclusive interviews. The study additionally recommends that state corporations pair PwDs with their seniors for mentorship into top management this will increase their representation at management level.
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