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These are examples of employment inequities many individuals with disabilities face in their lives: 1. Higher unemployment rates 2. Limited access to job opportunities and career advancement 3. Inaccessible job application processes 4. Inadequate workplace accommodations 5. Workplace discrimination and bias 6. Lack of workplace mentoring opportunities #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #Disability #Equity #Neurodiversity #DEIA #Diversity

A Reasonable Adjustment Policy outlines your principles and procedures for making adjustments in the workplace. Having a Reasonable Adjustment Policy can help you attract and employ staff from a broader candidate pool. A good policy ensures that employees with disability have access to adjustments they may need to work safely and productively. Our free template will get you started. Download your copy: https://lnkd.in/g9CY-kBG #Inclusion #InclusiveRecruitment #Diversity #EmployMyAbility #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfidence #JobAccess #WorkplaceAdjustments #ReasonableAdjustments

We’re committed to workplace diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all our people, our stakeholders and our communities are treated with fairness and respect. So, in celebration of International Day of People with Disability, Commissioner Kate O’Rourke hosted a discussion with guest speakers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on neurodiversity in the workplace. The speakers shared their personal stories and insights on navigating a successful career and how we can support our neurodiverse friends and colleagues. #IDPwD #neurodivergent #diversity

Do you know what a reasonable adjustment is? ✨ A reasonable adjustment is a change or improvement an employer can make to reduce the impact of a disability. A reasonable adjustment is bespoke and specific to each individual and can include any of the following: 🥰 Changing the lighting above an individual's desk. 🥰 Flexibility in working hours to accommodate a later or earlier start. 🥰 Providing an agenda in advance for a regular weekly meeting. 🥰 Purchasing a supportive desk chair, software or telephone. Now I don't like telling people what to do ( 🤥 ) but a reasonable adjustment is your duty as an employer under the Equality Act. If you employ an individual who informs you of their disability, it is your responsibility to have a discussion with this person and identify what they need to help them carry out their role. If the request is unreasonable? You don't have to agree to every request if it's looking to be too expensive or disruptive to the business, but you are required to consider each request and find a solution. Need to chat this over? 👋 📞 07341 432 479 📧 [email protected] #equality #reasonableadjustments #flexibility #fairness #equalityact #hr #hrsupport #retainedhrsupport #smes #smallbusinesshr

If you're an Aussie business struggling to find talent amidst the current labour shortage, I encourage you to read this report. APM's "The case for change" report is based on primary research, contrasting the perspectives of job seekers with disability against those of Australian employers, and includes 10 practical tips to help employers recruit and retain people with disability in their workforce. Some key take outs: 💡 The difference between equity and equality is not well understood and is creating perverse outcomes for disability employment 💡 Employment of people with disability remains primarily a values-based decision; the tangible benefits to business are less well known 💡 Many of the things that would help job seekers with disability perform their best at work would also benefit those without disability, indicating potential for action that generates broad, intersectional benefit to both employers and those in the labour market 💡 Positive workplace culture and psychological safety are essential foundational components of successful recruitment and retention of job seekers with disability. Where this is lacking, it drives disability non-disclosure, creating a barrier to inclusive workplaces We're grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting APM with this important body of work.

💼Neurodiversity in the workplace: Why it matters Does your definition of workplace diversity include disability? And does it go beyond physical disabilities to also include neurodiversity? The answer for most organisations is likely “no.” Studies estimate that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse adults runs as high as 30-40%. Why does it make sense for organisations to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace? 👉https://lnkd.in/gxG52qB9 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

Valuable advice from JobAccess. Tip: When EmployAbility Australia helps you to find employment, we can also help you navigate these often uncomfortable conversations.

The truth is, only about 4.6% of employees self-identify as having a disability with their employers, which means there are likely many more individuals with disabilities or who are neurodivergent within your organization than you realize. Knowing this can help you set your teams up for success by creating an environment where all employees can thrive.   Reach out to us via direct message here on LinkedIn or email us at [email protected] to learn how we can help you build a more inclusive workforce.   #Inclusion #Employment #NeurodiversityAtWork #AutismAtWork

📣 Read all about it! Our APM 2024 research report, "The case for change: Why employing people with disability benefits all" is now available on our website. APM has been publishing the Disability Diversity and Inclusivity Index of Australian Workplaces since 2019, focusing this year on 'disability confidence' for employers. Gain insights into job seekers with disabilities, tips for employers, and more via link below. #research #disabilitydiversity #disabilityemployment #disabilityconfident #socialimpact #enablingbetterlives

📢 Calling regional businesses and SMEs. Want to widen your talent pool but don’t know where to start? Join our national webinar to learn about disability employment and the range of free supports available for regional businesses and SMEs. Hear from disability confident regional employers about the benefits of employing and retaining people with disability. Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM will deliver a keynote on the importance of building inclusive workplaces. This free online event will be held on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 1:00 pm AEST. Register by Thursday, 9 May at: https://lnkd.in/gHDFWeyf #Inclusion #Diversity #EmployMyAbility #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfidence #JobAccess #HR #Recruitment #WorkplaceAdjustments #ReasonableAdjustments