Tuesday 26th January; 10.00am to 11.15am
Virtual Workshop
Any organization that is serious about attracting and recruiting the very best talent, has to be truly inclusive and this obviously includes those who have a disability. Last year 14% of students in UK Universities had a disability and being able to leverage this talent pool dramatically increases the talent pool for any employer.
Whilst progress is being made in this area, many employers continue to say that engaging with students with disabilities is challenging and making headway isn’t happening as fast as they would like it to be. 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 will build the knowledge, confidence and ability of the delegates to attract and recruit students with disabilities, and ensure they are able to provide the relevant support required throughout the recruitment process.
The workshop will be delivered in an interactive style and will provide the delegates with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss the key issues. The format will also enable delegates to learn from other recruiters working in this challenging space.
Agenda:
o ‘Disability’: what does this include?
o Understanding your talent pool:
§ The challenges and questions of disabled applicants
§ ‘Openness’
o An inclusive recruitment process
o Providing support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process
o ‘Doing the right thing’: appropriate language and behaviours
MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Platinum and Gold members are entitled to 2 complimentary places. Additional complimentary places may be available depending on room capacity, with priority being given to Platinum members.
MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Silver members are entitled to 2 complimentary places. Additional places may be purchased by Silver members at a reduced price of £50 +VAT
MyPlus Universities’ Club members are entitled to 2 complimentary places at all Recruiters’ club events. Additional places may be purchased at a reduced rate of £50 + VAT
Non-members may purchase places at a price of £95 + VAT.
Contact lise@myplusconsulting.com to purchase places.
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, the sessions focus 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.
