Business Services Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Is it complicated to hire someone who works with Illies Consulting?

No, our staff will work with you to help with onboarding and training if needed. We do not have extra forms and paperwork for you to fill out. Our goal is to not make any more work for you than any hires you make. Our staff can help the person review handbooks and safety and other materials helping you save time.

What does it cost to work with Illies Consulting?

Illies Consulting is reimbursed by public funds to help individuals to assist with employment planning and job placement. There are no costs to either the job seeker or the employer for services.

What if the person needs extra time/training to do their job?

We can help by offered no cost job coaching/support to your business.

What does having a job coach at my business look like?

Having a job coach on site should not disrupt your business or other employees. The job coach should blend in as much as they can. The goal of the job coach is to help the person learn their job. The job coach is trained in job retention techniques. Job coaching can be short term or long-term depending on the person and your business needs. Each person and business is so unique and job coaching is meant to be the same thing. A coach can do short check-in or stay for the entire shift. Illies Consulting staff can have that conversation with you to develop a plan for the coach.

Will hiring a person with a disability cause my workers comp rates to go up?

No, hiring the right person for the right job – one in which they can be successful no matter if they have or do not have a disability should not affect your work comp rates. In fact, studies have shown that people with disabilities are more careful on worksites than the general public.

What happens if the person does not work out?

We want to make sure that the individual you hire is a good match but just like any hiring sometimes things do not work out. The expectation is that you treat an employee with a disability as any other staff and that they help you get the job done and done well. If needed, we could help train the person and/or can direct you to possible training funds. If that does not work and the person is not a match, just like any other employee you have the right to end their employment.

Where can I find more information about why hiring workers with disabilities is good for my business?

The state of Minnesota Employment and Economic Development team has a great site for more information!

[Web Link] Why Hiring People With Disabilities is Good for Business

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact any of our staff at your convenience.

We love what we do and would welcome the opportunity to learn about your business/employment needs.