Benefits of Employment

The benefits of employment are extensive and they are not soley applicable to the employee due to the flow on effect of positive outcomes into the wider community.  Employment that is suitable for the individual provides and avenue for social and economic participation within the community an increases a person's community involvement (Waghorn, 2005).  The provision of employment can work towards the creation of long term relationships between the employees, supervisors and customers of the enterprise and in turn create a social safety net in the community (Burkett, 2005). 

Every person has an ethical right to work as stipulated by the Declaration of Human Rights 1948 (Crowther, 2008) and all people have the right to employment in conditions that promote and reflect equity, human dignity, security and respect (Waghorn, 2005).

Employer Benefits

The benefits to an employer of employing a person with a mental health condition are many and varied.  Some of the benefits are listed below..

• Opportunity to employ a person who is committed to achieving and keeping a job
• Ability to access a wage subsidy to off set initial employment costs
• Loyalty and commitment for both the organisation and the employer
• Increased profit as relatives and friends will support employers who support their family and friends

 Individual Benefits

The benefits of having a job for a person with a mental health condition may be life changing, as the following can be achieved and/or regained in one's life...

• personal growth and development
• increased financial security
• sense of belonging
• increased self esteem and confidence
• opportunity to learn new skills
• increased community involvement

 Benefits of Partnering with Advance Employment

Job seekers with Advance Employment are assisted to develop a resume that relfects their skills and abilities in order to ensure the best job match possible.

Advance Employment is the only employment agency in the Townsville region that specialises in helping people with mental health conditions to gain and maintain open and meaningful employment.

Advance Employment is very aware that seeking effective employment options for people with mental health conditions requires a supportive and cooperative relationship with employers and as such we can take the pain out of the recruitment process.

We work to ensure that you receive...

• exceptional levels of customer service and a proactive approach to recruitment and employment.  At Advance Employment we provide a personalised service for job seekers and employers.
• a response to problems that may arise in the workplace within a 24 hour timeframe.
• excellent long term support from Advance Employment as our focus is to ensure that the job seeker is meeting the expectations of the employmer. 
• expert assistance to ensure that job training requirements are met
• assistance to resolve workplace conflict/issues of concern and off the job mentoring with the job seeker.
• a high quality of job applicants as our service is personalised to meet the needs of each individual.

It would be fair to suggest that most employers consider the recruitment of staff to be their biggest hassle. Time and time again we hear that it is difficult to get good staff and keep them!  Working with Advance is like having your own HR assistant!

Results of a National Survey Conducted By FaCS In 2001..

• 85% of workers with a disability rate average or better on attendance.
• Staff retention is 72% higher than average.
• 93% rate average or better in workplace