Navigator Insight #1: A simple hire that’s now 12+ months strong
Working alongside small businesses, we often see that creating employment opportunities for people with disability doesn’t need to be complex.
A café owner shared this recently:
“We’re really happy with him. He’s punctual, works hard and is very positive.”
Michael has now been in his role for over 12 months.
No complex systems.
Just the right role, the right support, and a willingness to give it a go.
That’s often what makes the difference.
Many businesses are open to creating employment opportunities—they’re simply unsure where to start.
If this resonates, feel free to get in touch to explore what might work in your business.
Navigator Insight #2: Sometimes it’s simply the right fit
Creating employment opportunities for people with disability often comes down to something simple.
A café owner shared this recently:
“Steven’s personality is great for our customer service role.”
He’s been in the role for a couple of months now.
What stood out wasn’t experience — it was fit.
And that’s often the part that feels hardest to predict.
When the match is right, things tend to settle much more quickly than expected.
If this resonates, feel free to get in touch to explore what might work in your business.
Navigator Insight #3: A shift in how value is seen
Creating employment opportunities for people with disability can sometimes lead to a broader shift in how a business sees value.
One business owner reflected:
“Inclusive hiring isn’t just about giving someone a chance; it’s about discovering untapped potential and building a stronger team.”
This wasn’t their starting point.
It came after having someone in the role for a number of months.
What shifted wasn’t just the employee — it was the way the business saw the value.
That’s often when confidence starts to build.
If this resonates, feel free to get in touch to explore what might work in your business.
Navigator Insight #4: When it works, businesses often do it again
One of the strongest indicators that something is working is when it happens more than once.
Creating employment opportunities for people with disability often starts with a single role.
One employer we worked with created not just one role, but two over time.
They reflected:
“It’s been incredibly rewarding… each with different strengths and challenges… great to watch them develop.”
One employee has now been in the role for over 12 months, the other for around 6 months.
Once it works the first time, many businesses are open to doing it again.
If this resonates, feel free to get in touch to explore what might work in your business.
Navigator Insight #5: What often gets in the way
Many small business owners are open to creating employment opportunities for people with disability.
But one concern comes up consistently:
“I’m just not sure how this would work day to day.”
It’s not about willingness.
It’s about uncertainty:
- how the role would fit
- how much time it might take
- what support would be in place
When these questions are worked through early, things tend to run much more smoothly than expected.
That’s often the difference between something starting — and not starting at all.
If this resonates, feel free to get in touch to explore what might work in your business.