Finding good workers is a top concern for businesses of all sizes. With over 70,000 open jobs in Connecticut, the pressure to hire is real. What if you could reach a larger pool of skilled, motivated candidates? The Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) links businesses with workers who have disabilities. BRS also gives you the free tools and support to build a strong, steady team.
Ready to start building a more reliable team? Fill out our form today and a BRS Workforce Counselor will reach out to show you how our programs can benefit your business.
1. Access Candidates Other Businesses Miss
Many businesses use the same hiring channels. This limits who they can reach. Workers with disabilities are a large and often missed group of skilled professionals. Many are looking for jobs with employers who are ready to welcome them. BRS connects you with these candidates. This gives your business access to talent your competition may be missing.
2. Hire with Confidence
Want to see a candidate in action before you decide? BRS's Trial Work Program lets you do just that. The candidate does the actual job, risk-free. Your business pays nothing during the trial. BRS covers all payroll and wages. You set the schedule and the tasks. If the candidate does well, you hire them.
3. Get a Dedicated Partner in Your Corner
BRS Workforce Counselors work across Connecticut. They know the needs of businesses in your area. They do more than find you candidates. They learn about your business from the start. They help you pick the right programs and stay by your side as your new employee settles in. You are never on your own.
4. Get Financial Support During Training
Training a new employee takes time and money. BRS helps cut those costs in two ways. The Wage Reimbursement Program pays back up to 130% of the wages you pay during training. The Trainer Rate Program pays you back for the time your staff spends training new hires one-on-one. Your business can train well without taking on the full cost.
5. Build Long-Term Workforce Stability
High turnover costs money and slows your business down. Workers with disabilities tend to show strong loyalty and commitment on the job. Businesses that expand their workforce through BRS often find these employees stay longer. This cuts down on the cost and trouble of rehiring. When your team is steady, your business runs better and your customers are better served.
The Right Time to Act Is Now
Businesses that change how they hire today will be in a better spot tomorrow. BRS gives Connecticut employers a low-cost way to expand their workforce with qualified candidates who are ready and eager to work.
Take the first step toward building a stronger, more reliable team. Fill out our form and a BRS Workforce Counselor will contact you to discuss which programs are the best fit for your business.