What is it about?
People with disabilities (PwD) continue to be underrepresented in the labour market despite worldwide legislation protecting their labour rights. Previous studies have shown that gender diversity at upper corporate levels may be positively related to the hiring of other diverse minority groups. Based on the “upper echelon” and “social role” theories, the present article endeavours to examine the manner in which the inclusion of PwD in organisations is influenced by gender diversity at two distinct levels: the firms' boards of directors and the top management teams (TMTs).
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We carried out a quantitative empirical study, which to our knowledge is the first to research this relationship at the two highest levels of a firm, analysing how the vulnerable group of PwD could benefit from the influence that women members of a board and TMT can exert to facilitate their hiring and take advantage of their talent and abilities, adopting an inclusive organisational culture.
MARIA ANGELES JURADO-CARABALLO
Universidad de Málaga, España
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This page is a summary of: Is female leadership related to the hiring of people with disabilities? Evidence from European firms, Personnel Review, February 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/pr-07-2024-0644.
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