Despite growing awareness around disability in society and employment, disabled people are still more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people. Barriers remain in recruitment, and many disabled employees still lack access to the support and development opportunities they need.
Furthermore, invisible disabilities can present multiple challenges for workplaces and staff who want to provide a supportive environment. Fostering a diverse and equitable workplace culture isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential for your people and it’s good for your business.
When employees feel seen, heard, and supported they are better able to give their best. Disability inclusion is vital in our society where 1 in 5 people are disabled, and many more might have a disability that isn’t immediately obvious.
In this webinar, our experts offered an overview of the issues and challenges surrounding disability and the workplace and considered how to build inclusion into all aspects and stages of the employment experience, from recruitment onwards. We also shared best practice advice for embedding inclusion at every stage of the employment journey.
The webinar covered:
– Creating a disability inclusion strategy
– Attracting and recruiting diverse talent
– Managing and supporting staff with invisible disabilities
– Onboarding and career development for disabled employees
– Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
– Using inclusive language and effective communication
– Principles of best practice for an inclusive workplace
