Progressive employers recognise that if they genuinely want to attract and recruit the very best talent they have to be truly inclusive; and this obviously includes those who have a disability. Last year 13% of students had a disability and being able to leverage this talent pool obviously dramatically increases the talent pool for any employer.

Many employers continue to say that engaging with disabled students is challenging and, as a result, are not making sustainable progress in this area. However, in reality, this need not be the case. As with any target group that you wish to engage with there needs to be understanding, a plan of action and effective execution.

This workshop focused on building the knowledge, confidence and ability of the delegates to attract and recruit disabled students, and ensure they are able to provide the relevant support required throughout the recruitment process.

The workshop was delivered in an interactive style and provided the delegates with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss the key issues. The format also enabled delegates to learn from other recruiters working in this challenging space.

Feedback:

“Thought provoking and insightful. Allowed us to have a new perspective on the issues raised”.

“I gained a better understanding of the different types of disabilities. Also a greater understanding of how candidates who have a disability may feel and how as an organisation, how we can efficiently support them through the recruitment process”.

“Very interesting and informative – I learnt a lot of interesting things that I may not have been exposed to before”.

”I gained a fresh insight into diversity and how companies should help facilitate ‘ease of access’ and any additional requirements”.

MyPlus would like to thank Hogan Lovells who generously hosted this Workshop for us.

Workshops are a practical training session designed to upskill individuals working in the disability space. Run by Helen Cooke, Director of MyPlus and expert in disability recruitment, these are 2 or 3 hour sessions focusing on different aspects of graduate recruitment and disabilities. Suitable as an introduction or refresher, these are appropriate for those involved in the recruitment process

MyPlus run a variety of events for employers. For details of the different types visit our events page. For details of forthcoming Recruiters’ Club events taking place visit our events calendar page.