1. An Emerging Market People who have a Disability September 2013

2. The Facts 16% of Canadian population 1.9 million Ontarians Every community and neighbourhood 49% unemployed $4 billion annually on disability pensions “Labour shortages will be our number 1 economic problem” – Stephen Harper

3. Labour Shortages 1 Million worker shortfall by 2020 Conference Board of Canada 34% report shortage of skilled labour 13% report shortage of unskilled labour CFIB – spring 2011

4. Dispelling the Myths A DuPont study showed that 90% of workers who have a disability scored average or above average in performance ratings. A Harris study showed that 46% of employers say that workers who have a disability work harder than other employees. Most job accommodations cost less than $500. According to the DuPont survey, 86% of employees who have a disability have average to above average attendance records.

5. Dispelling the Myths 97% of workers who have a disability rate as average to above average in terms of safety on the job. People who have a disability, their families and close relations comprise 53% of the marketplace. Workers who have a disability are 5 times more likely to stay on the job than other workers. Less than 6% of people who have a disability use a wheelchair or scooter

6. Case Study: Tim Hortons 90 employees with a disability over 18 years Currently 40 on staff or 17% of workforce No WSIB claims in 18 years for employees w disabilities Lost time due to illness and absenteeism – 0 days/shifts in 2011 – 2 days in 2012 Turnover rate of 35% vs. 75 to 80% industry average – Avg cost of $4,000 per employee

7. Case Study: Walgreens SC Distribution Centre opened in 2007 People who have a disability represent 40% of workforce 20% higher productivity rating

8. Case Study: Walgreens CT 47% of Workforce Highest productivity rating in country 40% lower safety incident rate 67% lower medical treatment costs 63% lower time away 78% lower overall costs

9. Disability in the Workforce Other Benefits: – Improved employee moral – Enhanced management skill sets – Greater loyalty and dedication – Good corporate profile – Customers like it

10. Competitive Advantage Meeting your Labour Needs with Higher Productivity while Reducing cost and Reaching new markets equals Increased Profitability!

11. For more information please contact Joe Dale jdale.odenetwork@gmail.com www.odenetwork.com