Last year 14% of students in UK Universities had a disability. These students have developed skills, competencies and abilities to manage their disability in a world that isn’t always geared up for it; skills such as resilience, determination, problem solving and communication skills. Enlightened employers recognise that these are the skills that they recruit for and therefore, if they really want to attract and recruit the most talented individuals, they have to be truly inclusive; and that obviously includes those who have a disability. However, without knowledge, expertise and guidance it can be challenging to do this.

This webinar provided delegates with all they needed to start their disability confidence recruitment journey. From understanding what is covered by the term ‘disability’ and the challenges that people face in the workforce, to inclusive recruitment and providing support, the basics were covered in sufficient detail to get them off the starting block.

Ideal for those who are new to the area of disability as well as those who have been working in this area for a while and wish to consider some of the key issues from a fresh perspective, this webinar helped them discover and reach a hidden talent pool that can bring value and benefit to their organisation.

Agenda:

• What is ‘disability’?

• Understanding your talent pool: The challenges and questions of disabled applicants

• An inclusive recruitment process

• Providing support and adjustments

• ‘Doing the right thing’: appropriate language and behaviours

The webinar was recorded and the recording is available free to all Recruiters' Club and Universities' Club members to access and share within their organisations for 12 months following the live event. For details of how to access the recording email lise@myplusconsulting.com

MyPlus Webinars, like the workshops, are practical training sessions designed to up-skill those working in the disability space. With the convenience of being able to participate from where-ever you are based, the aim is also to enable a wider audience to benefit from the expertise and resources of your MyPlus Recruiters’ Club membership. Suitable as an introduction or a refresher, they are appropriate for anyone interested in the area of disability and are open to non members to book.

MyPlus run a variety of these types 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.