Legislation in Brazil requires a 5% workforce representation for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, our Recruitment Process Outsourcing client, a leading global manufacturer, was struggling with their DEI hiring strategy.
To solve our client’s challenge, we conducted a thorough talent mapping exercise and established ties with non-governmental organisations in Brazil. We prioritised hiring for entry-level positions, facilitating the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce.
Brazilian law mandates that companies with over 1000 employees hire 5% of their workforce from individuals with disabilities. This forced our client to change their hiring strategy. They weren’t prepared to tap into this valuable talent pool.
We conducted a thorough mapping exercise to identify the regions where talent with disabilities could be found. We also forged partnerships with local NGOs that specialise in assisting persons with disabilities.
Having established regular communication channels with non-governmental partners, we enabled the exchange of resumes from potential candidates, providing them with information about job openings.
Unfortunately, only a small percentage of individuals with disabilities in Brazil possessed the qualifications necessary for higher-level managerial roles. Therefore, we strategically focused our hiring efforts on entry-level positions. These positions provide new hires with the experience needed for career advancement.
Acting as DEI strategists, we collaborated with the client’s hiring managers and engaged in ongoing consultation with directors to gain support for this decision.
As a result, we hired 25 individuals with disabilities, paving the way for our client’s inclusive hiring strategy. Moreover, the collaboration with Brazilian NGOs translated into supporting the mission of driving the employability of persons with disability in the local market.
Thanks to this experience, our client could fully understand what people with disabilities have to offer, and how to best attract this valuable talent.
