Benefits
As an employer, depending on which of our referrals you accept, you may be eligible to receive:
- Financial assistance in the form of wage subsidies.
- Assistance with training costs (eg forklift training, industry specific software training).
- Adaptive equipment for use in the workplace.
- Support on the job to ensure the new worker achieves your quality and productivity standards.
- Access to productivity-based wages for workers whose productivity is affected by a physical or learning difficulty or medical condition.
- An opportunity to assess performance before you hire by having the jobseeker undertake work experience. The insurance during work experience is covered by PEP.
- Prior knowledge so you are aware of how a worker's condition or disability may impact on their work performance.
Studies have shown that employing people with a disability can help your company by:
- Reducing absenteeism.
- Reducing staff turnover.
- Enhancing your company’s profile in the community.
For more information on how to employ someone from PEP, or for more details on the benefits of employing staff, please contact PEP on (08) 9470 3096.