Teleworking, diversity and inclusion: an analysis of legislation and companies from the perspective of people with disabilities in Brazil

Abstract

The significant increase in people teleworking, resulting from the Technological Revolution, made it possible for people with disabilities to enter this new type of work, as it reduces travel and accessibility barriers. This text seeks to broaden the discussion on legislation, public policies and corporate strategies and their intertwining regarding the inclusion of these professionals with disabilities. To this end, we used a review of standards and literature on the topic within the context of Corporate Social Responsibility, considering new dynamics in the economy and sociology of work. Question: what are the ways to manage people for the effective inclusion of people with disabilities in teleworking, taking into account diversity, productivity and promoting quality of life? The results point to the importance of applied legislation, public and business policies and strategies in the area of People Management and mainly the use of Assistive Technologies, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in the business environment.