We’re proud to share that the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) was recently featured in Canadian HR Reporter for our work advancing inclusive and equitable hiring practices across Canada.

In the article, CCRW’s Director of Digital Operations, Jeffrey Normore highlights a concerning gap: while over 27% of Canadians identify as having a disability, only 6% of employers list inclusive hiring as a top priority. The piece explores how inaccessible job descriptions, complex application systems, and a lack of awareness continue to exclude qualified talent from the workforce.

At CCRW, we believe inclusive hiring isn’t just about compliance, it’s about unlocking potential and building workplaces where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to helping employers identify barriers and take practical steps toward accessibility.

Here are some ways employers can make their hiring process more inclusive, according to CCRW:

Explore CCRW’s free Disability Inclusion Toolkit to start building a more accessible hiring strategy today at Disability Confidence - CCRW-Disability Confidence

Read the full article at: Why are so few employers focused on inclusive, equitable hiring? | Canadian HR Reporter