SUMMARY • It pays to be inclusive: Champions for disability inclusion not only excel in creating cultures that help employees advance and thrive, they also perform better financially. • Major financial rewards up for grabs:On average, Champions achieved 28 percent higher revenue, double the net income and 30 percent higher economic profit margins over a four-year period as compared to other companies in the DEI. • The inclusion advantage is multi-pronged:Employees with disabilities offer substantial business benefits, including increased innovation, improved productivity and a better work environment. • Secret to a healthier economy:If employers were to increase hiring of persons with disabilities by just one percent, the GDP could get a boost of up to$25 billion dollars. • Four key actions: The research reveals four key actions that organizations can take to attract, hire, retain and advance diverse talent – employ, enable, engage, empower. Copyright © 2018 Accenture. All rights reserved. 18