Any type of difference can cause us to be uncomfortable and this is never truer than with disability. For many of us, disability remains an uncomfortable subject and presents challenges around interactions and conversations.
When it comes to student recruitment it is this discomfort, in part, that has stopped us from making the progress that we would have liked to have done. It has prevented us from engaging with individuals, providing appropriate support during the recruitment process and sometimes even assessing individuals correctly and fairly. It’s now time to move on, to see past a persons’ disability, and start making real progress in this area.
This workshop presented by MyPlus Director Helen Cooke provided delegates with the opportunity to discuss their fears and concerns; to consider what is appropriate in terms of language and behaviours; to build their confidence to engage in conversations about providing support; and explore what is and is not appropriate to ask during interviews.
The workshop was delivered in an interactive style and provided delegates with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and challenge what they are learning. The format also enabled delegates to learn from others working in this challenging space.
Feedback:
“It was insightful to hear how others approach disability and to learn and share tips with similar recruiters”.
“I gained lots of knowledge on how to deal with adverse situations and how better to be prepared to liaise with candidates with different disabilities”.
“It was interactive and provided an opportunity to share ideas/previous experiences, I felt comfortable to ask Helen any questions”.
“Provided more understanding of some of the ways employers can approach this issue, where gaps internally for ourselves might exist”.
“It was a good experience to hear people be so honest about their concerns and questions on disability”.
“I gained a better understanding of what it means to be disabled and how people identify with that”.
“It was interesting to see a broader definition of the word ‘disability’ as well as hearing from Helen regarding her personal experiences”.
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.
