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Supported Employment

Supported employment boosts business by enhancing workforce diversity, improving retention, and fostering an inclusive culture. It taps into underutilised talent, reduces turnover costs, and strengthens community reputation—leading to better employee morale, customer loyalty as well as solving skills shortages and addressing recruitment challenges.

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