Optimising Strategies for Integrating People with Disabilities into Work

German EU Presidency 2007

2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All

Diversity at work

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Belonging to an Ethnic Majority/Minority

Jobseeker

Element:
Belonging to an Ethnic Majority

Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is considered to be a facilitator in 3 countries.  In all other countries it is considered to be a factor of irrelevance in getting people with disabilities to seek paid employment.

Jobseeker

Element:
Belonging to an Ethnic Minority

Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is considered to be a barrier in 6 countries and an important barrier in Austria in getting people with disabilities to seek paid employment.

Jobseeker

Element TO AU DK FI FR DE IRL IT M NL NO PT RO SL SI UK
Belonging to an Ethnic Majority 1.5 1.7 2.3 1.8 2.8 0.3 1.3 1.6 -1.3 1.9

1.5

1.6 1.0 2.3 1.8 1.4

Jobseeker

Element TO AU DK FI FR DE IRL IT M NL NO PT RO SL SI UK
Belonging to an Ethnic Minority -1.7

-3.2

-2.1 -1.9 -2.7 -1.8 -0.8 -1.8 -2.0 -2.2

-1.8

-1.7 1.1 -2.1 -2.4 0.8

N = 12


In relation to the elements belonging to an ethnic majority/minority countries that give a rating between 2 and 2.99 inclusive are given a light green colour and are considered to be a moderate to substantial facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Countries with a rating between 3 and 4 inclusive are given a “dark green” colour indicating that they are considered to be a substantial to complete facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment.  Those below 2 and above –2 are not highlighted.  Countries with a rating between –2 and –2.99 inclusive are given an “orange” colour to indicate that this element is considered to be a moderate to severe barrier in their country and countries with a rating between –3 and –4 inclusive are highlighted in “dark red” to indicate that this element is considered to be a substantial to complete barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. 

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