Factors related to sustainable employment of people with acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury: The employer’s perspective

This study explores what employers think helps or hurts the long-term job success of people with brain or spinal cord injuries. It looks at things like the employee's skills, how they do their job, and the work environment. The research found that employers value employees who can manage their disability well and communicate their needs. They also need to perform their job adequately. Employers feel responsible for creating a supportive workplace with flexible arrangements. Employers find it helpful when experts provide support during job training, especially when they don't know how to adjust the workplace for the employee's needs. Continued support is needed when changes and problems arise later on.

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  Good disability self-management and proactive communication of needs on the part of the employee are contributing factors to long-term employment from the employer’s perspective.
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  Differing expectations and assessments of work performance by employees and employers pose a challenge.
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  Employers emphasize the benefits of professional support during vocational rehabilitation to prepare employers and employees for long-term, sustainable employment.