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Social Enterprise Employers! I'm curious to understand your experience when you are hiring, especially when it comes to considering candidates with disabilities. Please share your thoughts https://lnkd.in/g2u9azpa Inclusive hiring seeks to remove barriers that may prevent some people from accessing employment opportunities. Do you have an active strategy for inclusive hiring? #InclusiveHiring #DisabilityEmployment #Research #EmploymentPractices Queensland Social Enterprise Council Vanguard Laundry White Box Enterprises TradeMutt Kelly Taylor Sue Boyce Paula Holden

💡 For job seekers, complex forms, position descriptions, and contracts can be a barrier to employment. ✔Offering alternative written formats, like Easy Read, is an affordable way for employers to be more inclusive and support people with intellectual disability, learning disability or low literacy to join the workforce. 🧡 #InformationAccess is a human right. The 44% of Australians with #LowLiteracy will benefit when organisations make recruitment and onboarding forms simple and clear. 💼We know people with disability are majorly under-represented in the #workforce. 💡 Easy Read information can help applicants: - find jobs - understand jobs - apply for jobs - give informed consent. ❓Are you an employer who wants to be #inclusive and #accessible for a more #diverse workforce?? #EasyRead will help you to demonstrate your commitment to making the workplace accessible for more people. 👉 Reach out to Embrace Access for a FREE template to get started! 📧 [email protected] 💻 https://lnkd.in/gGbbCXCs [Image description in alt-text]

Employers all over Essex are realising the benefits of offering work opportunities to candidates with learning disabilities, so why not join them? At ECL, we're always looking to partner with inclusive employers. If you're hiring in the Essex area, you might be interested to know that: - We do not charge a fee for referring candidates to job roles at your organisation - To date, we have supported over 380 candidates into paid employment - We can match our candidates to your job roles, support throughout the interview process and induction period, and provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring at no cost to the employer What can be more rewarding than giving someone an opportunity they deserve and empowering them to be more independent? If you’d like to discuss the above in further detail, please let me know. 07979237412  [email protected] #diversityandinclusion #diversity #disabilityconfident #essexjobs #inclusiveemployment

📖 LIGHT READING BEFORE THE WEEKEND 📖 🌟 Inclusive Hiring: Unlocking Potential, Embracing Diversity and Supporting Recovery 🌟 There’s growing recognition of the powerful role that employment can play in someone’s recovery journey. Hiring individuals in recovery not only supports their path forward but also brings fresh perspectives, resilience, and dedication to our workplaces. Yet, stigma often creates unnecessary barriers, leading many talented people to be overlooked. By embracing inclusive hiring, we can build diverse, supportive environments where everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. Supporting those in recovery isn’t just about filling a role—it’s about making a real difference, reducing stigma, and showing that our workplaces can be a source of community and strength. Let’s continue to challenge misconceptions, support diverse backgrounds, and recognise the value that all people bring to the table. Inclusive hiring isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart, compassionate way to foster growth and resilience within our teams. Have a great weekend! #InclusiveHiring #RecoverySupport #WorkplaceDiversity #Recruitment #Stigma

In today's evolving job market, second chance employment is not just a concept but a transformative practice reshaping workforce dynamic. This research report delves into current trends, challenges, and policy recommendations aimed at fostering inclusive hiring for individuals with criminal backgrounds. Key Trends: From legislative support to corporate social responsibility initiatives, the movement towards second chance employment is gaining momentum. Employers are recognizing the value of diversifying their workforce and providing opportunities for rehabilitation. Challenges: Despite progress, stigma and legal complexities remain significant barriers. Addressing these requires a concerted effort from policymakers, employers, and community advocates. Policy Recommendations: To advance second chance employment, we advocate for enhanced education, expanded support programs, and strengthened legal protections. Collaboration across sectors is essential to creating meaningful pathways to employment. Let's continue the conversation on how we can collectively promote inclusive hiring practices and unlock the potential of every individual in our communities. Together, we can build a more equitable and resilient workforce. 📢 Join me in championing #SecondChanceEmployment! Comment below or share your thoughts on how we can drive positive change in our workplaces and communities. #InclusiveHiring #WorkforceDiversity #SocialImpact #HRStrategy #EmploymentEquity

Employers all over Essex are realising the benefits of offering work opportunities to candidates with learning disabilities, so why not join them? At ECL, we're always looking to partner with inclusive employers. If you're hiring in the Essex area, you might be interested to know that: - We do not charge a fee for referring candidates to job roles at your organisation - To date, we have supported over 380 candidates into paid employment - We can match our candidates to your job roles, support throughout the interview process and induction period, and provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring at no cost to the employer What can be more rewarding than giving someone an opportunity they deserve and empowering them to be more independent? If you’d like to discuss the above in further detail, please let me know 07796712118 [email protected] #diversityandinclusion #diversity #disabilityconfident #essexjobs #inclusiveemployment

Our Recruitment Director Steve Brennan was recently on a panel at Elevate – the B2B event of physical activity speaking about ‘Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent in Children's Activities’⭐️ Understanding your business model and how that impacts and influences your recruitment process is really important when it comes to attracting great talent as Steve highlights in this clip! #Lovechildcarerecruitment #childcare #recruitment

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Financial inclusion is so often missed in recruitment processes (and workplaces generally). Even when reimbursement of travel expenses for interviews is offered, it still may not be enough for people who don't have the funds available upfront to begin with. #EquitableRecruitment #FinancialInclusion

Navigating the health and social care recruitment terrain is a nuanced art. Specialist recruiters are more than just intermediaries; they're crucial linchpins connecting competent professionals to vital care roles. Accreditation is a bedrock for quality in health and social care recruitment. Specialist recruiters stand guard, ensuring that each candidate not only ticks the boxes for compliance but exemplifies excellence in care. This vigilance safeguards the vulnerable and adds a layer of trust to the recruitment process. Experience is equally paramount. Immersed in the sector, specialist recruiters discern the subtleties between roles, understanding that each position requires a bespoke blend of skills and personality traits. This industry acuity ensures the alignment of aspirations and abilities, fostering a workplace where employees and employers thrive in tandem. Alongside professional know-how, these recruiters are attuned to the emotional tenor needed in care roles. Identifying those with the requisite soft skills—compassion, resilience, adept communication—they mesh the heart and the mind within their recruitment strategy. It's this blend of empathy and expertise that makes them indispensable in sculpting a proficient and humane care workforce. Ultimately, the true power of a specialist recruiter in the health and social care arena is undeniable. They uphold the lofty standards of the care industry, guaranteeing that only the most capable and compassionate find their place within it. #CareRecruitment #SpecialistRecruiters #HealthcareHeroes