PSYCHOSOCIAL BARRIERS AND WAYS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The conducted research aims to explore psychological and social barriers impeding the successful integration of individuals with disabilities into the Russian labor market. It uncovers actual problems faced by disabled people in finding employment, highlighting the necessity of developing efficient management decisions to ensure their full participation in the workforce and offering recommendations for removing existing constraints and enhancing the quality of their employment. The main challenges associated with employing people with disabilities include employers reluctance to accept them as full members of a team, low social activity among those with disabilities themselves, negative societal attitudes, and stereotypical beliefs creating barriers to effective inclusion within the workforce. Despite government efforts to promote employment opportunities through subsidies for employers, tax incentives, and special programs, this issue remains relevant and requires a comprehensive approach encompassing improvements in legal frameworks, development of specialized infrastructure, and public awareness campaigns. Emphasis is placed on individual factors contributing to employability such as overcoming internal psychological barriers and recognizing ones professional value. Specific recommendations are outlined to increase the employment rate of individuals with disabilities and ensure equal opportunities in the Russian labor market.