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Transform Your Workplace Today!   Your Guide to Inclusive Hiring: Essential Resources

Inclusive hiring resources

Inclusive hiring is not just a choice—it’s a powerful opportunity to enhance your team, elevate your business and make a difference.

The EmployAbility Toolkit assists you with knowing where to go, who to talk to and what to do – and it’s responsive to your needs.

If you would like to speak to one of our team about inclusive hiring in your workplace, contact us today!

Employer guide

Download today for information that includes:

  • Understanding disability including hidden disabilities
  • Breaking stereotypes
  • Benefits of hiring people with disability
  • Creating and retaining an inclusive workplace
  • Steps to help you employ someone with a disability
  • Support and resources
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Tips for inclusive practices

Enhance workplace inclusivity with these actionable tips, spanning from education and communication to accessible processes and fair assessments, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Scroll through our tips below!

Tip 1

Educate yourself

Familiarise yourself and your team with disabilities, accommodations and etiquette before the hiring process.

Tip 2

Inclusive job postings

Craft job descriptions that are inclusive and avoid language that excludes.

Encourage candidates to disclose disabilities and mention your company’s commitment to reasonable accommodations.

Tip 3

Accessible application process

Ensure an accessible online application system.

Accept applications in alternative formats (eg video submission, text to speech, braille) provide clear instructions for requesting accommodations.

Tip 4

Equal opportunity

Treat all candidates fairly, focusing on skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Tip 5

Accessible interview process

Consider candidate accessibility needs and offer alternative interview formats.

Train interviewers on disability etiquette and accessibility.

Tip 6

Assess essential job tasks

Define essential job functions and assess how candidates with disabilities can perform them with or without accommodations.

Tip 7

Offer reasonable accommodations

Collaborate with candidates on reasonable accommodations, such as assistive technology or modified work hours.

Tip 8

Positive communication

Maintain respectful and open communication throughout the hiring process.

Tip 9

Evaluate qualifications

Assess candidates based on qualification and job-related skills, not their disability.

Tip 10

Provide training

Train employees and supervisors on working with colleagues with disabilities and using accommodations effectively.

Tip 11

Continuous feedback

Encourage ongoing communication with employees about accommodation needs and address barriers promptly.

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