Her request for accommodations floated in bureaucratic limbo for six months, during which time she could not perform her essential job duties. The benefits of accommodating Companies that accommodate employees enjoy substantial benefits. First, accommodations save money. As well as saving money, accommodations add value to the workplace. By accommodating employees a company preserves its pool of talent and experience.
Accommodations are investments that facilitate business activity and boost productivity.
Like desks, computers and telephones, accommodations give a qualified person the means to succeed. An accommodated employee is a productive employee. Long-term productivity gains can easily offset the initial cost of an accommodation. Research suggests that people with disabilities are more effective in their jobs than their non-disabled colleagues. It compared employees with and without disabilities in terms of Safety, Attendance and Job performance.