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The employment rate of disabled people is 53%. Compared to 82% of non-disabled people.    There are endless strengths that disabilities can bring to the workplace, but what can organisations do to attract disabled candidates and create an inclusive environment for all?    🔵 Review job descriptions for inclusive language   🔵 Ensure interview location is ‘accessible’  🔵 Offer reasonable adjustments     You can also leverage inclusion software tools like ClearTalents. We make it easy for employees to privately communicate any circumstances impacting their work experience and get the right reasonable adjustments implemented. This fosters a more open, supportive environment.    #DisabilityPrideMonth #WorkplaceDiscrimination #WorkplaceAdjustments  

People with disabilities bring immense value to the workplace, yet they continue to face significant barriers to employment. A recent survey found that 1 in 3 disabled workers experience discrimination, highlighting the need for greater awareness and accommodation. This insightful article sheds light on the discrimination and accessibility challenges disabled workers encounter, starting with the interview process and what employers can do to be more inclusive. https://lnkd.in/eqySaks5 #DDawareness2024 #DDAM2024

Employers, did you know? It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth! Employing people with disabilities can benefit your business! • Widen your pool of candidates. • Boost empathy towards others. • Increase creativity. Most people with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs, and for those who do, the cost is usually minimal. Find out more at: CalJOBS.ca.gov. #WorkingInCa #CalJOBS #Equity #Diversity

On today #WorldAutismAwarenessDay it’s brilliant to get confirmation that NEXT STEP HR LTD are starting our journey to become a more disability inclusive employer. Disability Confident provides employers with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to attract, recruit, retain and develop disabled people in the workplace. As we grow it’s important we signal our intent to be inclusive to the widest extent. When we are ready we will recruit and retain from the widest possible pool of talent. If you’re ready to start your journey to Neuroinclusion get in touch!

Employers, did you know? It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth! Employing people with disabilities can benefit your business! • Widen your pool of candidates. • Boost empathy towards others. • Increase creativity. Most people with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs, and for those who do, the cost is usually minimal. Find out more at: CalJOBS.ca.gov. #WorkingInCa #CalJOBS #Equity #Diversity

👉 We need to talk about talent with disabilities. Did you know? Only half of disabled people, 54.2% to be exact, in the UK are in employment, compared with 82.0% of non-disabled people (ONS, 2024). To combat this, the UK government has created the Disability Confident employer scheme: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3Bg9Zv7 Studies show that inclusive employment, benefits not just individuals, but organisations, fostering diverse perspectives and solutions (Mencap). In my role as a Recruiter, focusing on diversity is about recognising and leveraging unique strengths. 🌟 This week, let's champion inclusive recruitment and retention, ensuring our practices welcome and empower all talents. Together, whether in recruitment or not, we can create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to shine. 🤝 Let's celebrate the skills and potential of every individual. #LearningDisabilityWeek #InclusiveRecruitment #DiversityAndInclusion #Talent #Recruitment #WorkplaceInclusion #Inclusion #Recruitment #DiverseWorkforces #CompanyCulture #Empowerment

Research has found that "half of jobseekers with complex disabilities don’t feel they get the support and equipment they need to look for work. We agree that many people "would love the opportunity to work, yet struggle with the multitude of #barriers which prevent disabled people from finding employment." https://lnkd.in/ePucf_xm? With our lived and professional experience, we have helped many employees to identify and secure the support they require, and have provided awareness training to managers and leaders. These are both vital steps in removing the recruitment and retention barriers to employment. There is far more that needs addressing than just focussing on 'work shy disabled jobseekers'. Tell us, what top three things do businesses need, to open up recruitment opportunities and increase retention rates of the valuable talent pool of disabled people?   #InclusiveWorkplaces #WorkplaceWellbeing

Evenbreak is the only global award-winning job board run entirely by disabled people, on a mission to close the disability employment gap. We support organisations in attracting and retaining talented candidates with disabilities to become inclusive employers of choice. Do you own or work for an organisation looking to start your inclusive recruitment journey? Drop a 'YES' in the comments, and we'll send you our employer brochure! #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveRecruitment #DiversityAndInclusion #Evenbreak #Empowerment #TalentForAll #EmployerOfChoice #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveWorkplace #CloseTheGap ID: A grey background with blue text that reads: "61% of employees believe diversity and inclusion strategies are beneficial and essential—comment 'YES' to receive our employer brochure."

Did you know that in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://lnkd.in/dEvVZaM , only 21.3% of professionals with disabilities were employed, compared to 65.4% of their non-disabled peers? This week, we will be sharing resources so that employers looking to hire can be informed of ways that they can support their employees, and those seeking employment can be informed of their rights. One of those resources is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), which found that employers providing effective accommodations reported no cost or low cost in providing those accommodations. To learn more about workplace accommodations and the ADA, please visit: https://askjan.org #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #EqualOpportunities #DisabilityRights #AccessibleWorkplaces #PhillyAP

Join our free webinar on disability-inclusive recruitment on 16 May. We will discuss ways to identify and remove the barriers disabled employees face in the recruitment process, from job descriptions to onboarding. Our CEO Diane Lightfoot and Head of Policy and Research Angela Matthews will address the following questions: - What do disabled people need when applying for a job? - How should employers ask candidates about adjustments? - What gives disabled people the best start in an organisation? This webinar is the second in our 'Getting it right for every employee' series, which explores the employee life cycle from recruitment through to retention and career progression. Register free (open to all): https://ow.ly/hpJe50R7ylb [Image description: A professional speaks to a colleague. He is sitting in a chair and wearing a sunflower lanyard to show he has a less-visible disability. The Business Disability Forum 'Changing the image of disability' logo is in the lower right corner of the image.] #Recruitment #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledEmployees #DisabledCandidates #DisabilitySmart #BusinessLeaders #EDI #DEI #HR Sam Buckley John OR Rebecca Elliott Lucy Ruck