How Purpose-Driven Purchasing Creates Disability Employment Opportunities

More than ever, businesses are recognising that success isn't just measured by profit but by the positive impact they create. We demonstrate just how significant that impact can be.

Every dollar your business spends is a powerful tool for change.

One impactful way to drive that change is through purpose-driven purchasing, where buying decisions support broader social missions.

By choosing to work with social enterprises like Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions, businesses can help create rewarding employment opportunities for people with disability.

In doing so, they not only strengthen their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but contribute to building more inclusive and resilient communities.

Here’s how your business can get involved.

What is Purpose-Driven Purchasing?

Purpose-driven purchasing is the idea of selecting products and services from companies whose values align with social and environmental goals.

Instead of focusing solely on cost and quality, businesses choose to buy from companies that are committed to making a difference, such as those that employ individuals from marginalised communities or support environmentally sustainable practices.

This type of purchasing doesn’t just benefit businesses – it can positively impact society.

For instance, in Australia, certified social enterprises contribute an impressive 15.8 million hours of paid employment to beneficiary employees annually.

When businesses choose to purchase from social enterprises like Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions, they significantly contribute to disability employment in Australia.

This plays a crucial role in providing people with disability the opportunity to thrive in the workplace.

Why Disability Employment Matters

In Australia, employment for people with disability continues to be an area of focus for both the government and the private sector.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the employment rate for people with disability aged 15-64 is 48%, while for those without disability is 80%.

Many people with disability face barriers to employment that can include discrimination, lack of accessibility or limited opportunities for professional development.

By supporting disability-inclusive businesses, companies can help address these challenges.

Social enterprises such as Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions offer valuable disability employment opportunities, empowering people to build careers, develop skills and contribute to the economy.

The Benefits of Partnering with a Social Enterprise

When your business partners with a social enterprise, it goes beyond just doing good.It strengthens your brand, boosts employee morale and enhances your sustainability initiatives. Here's how:

• By supporting disability employment, you contribute directly to the social and economic inclusion of people with disability.
• More consumers are seeking to support brands that demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility. By working with a social enterprise, you show that your business stands for more than just profits.
• Partnering with social enterprises that provide disability employment aligns with your company's CSR goals, enhancing your sustainability and ethical practices.
• Choosing a social enterprise helps create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, setting a positive example for the entire industry.

How You Can Make a Difference

Every time your business is faced with a purchasing decision, it has the power to support positive change.

Here's how you can start contributing to disability employment today:

• Partner with social enterprises: Choose to purchase from businesses that are committed to hiring people with disability and providing rewarding work.
• Integrate purpose into procurement: When selecting suppliers or service providers, consider how their operations align with your company’s values, particularly in the areas of inclusion and social responsibility.
• Advocate for disability employment: Use your platform to raise awareness about the importance of disability employment and encourage others to act.

Start Making a Difference Today

At Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions, we’re proud of the work we do to empower people with disability by providing employment opportunities.

By partnering with us, you’re not only improving your supply chain or service offerings, you’re making a direct impact on the lives of people with disability. This leads to a more inclusive workforce across Australia.

Let’s work together to build a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed.

Want to learn how partnering with Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions can help create employment opportunities for people with disability?

Explore our Partner with Purpose page to get started or learn more about our business services to see how we can support your goals.