What can I expect?

Disabled people make up over 21% of the population, and approximately 70% of these disabilities are ‘invisible’. Per the Equality Act (2010) employers should not ask candidates if they are Disabled before an offer of employment has been made. This means that many employers wait to initiate conversations about access needs until the person is in post. This means that Disabled applicants often must struggle through recruitment processes that are not very accessible and full of disabling barriers.

But what does it mean to level the playing field from the start of your recruitment process? Might this risk giving disabled candidates an unfair advantage? How and when should you offer adjustments, and what does reasonable mean for your organisation?

Led by Evenbreak as a part of our inclusive employment project, this session will equip you with the resources to confidently support Disabled candidates through the entire recruitment process. So, not only can you be sure that you are hiring the best person for the role, but also in your compliance with your statutory duties under UK employment and equality legislation.

Who should attend?

This workshop is tailored to London-based senior managers, human resources and EDI professionals, line managers and anyone involved in the recruitment, training, management and/or the retention of people.

Who is leading the workshop?

Jane Hatton (MSc FCIPD FRSA), the director of Evenbreak, will guide you through creating an inclusive workplace culture. Evenbreak, an award-winning social enterprise that provides expert employment advice and consultation, is one of THEN and NOW’s key partners.

What does it cost?

Nothing. This workshop is one of many no-cost opportunities we are funded to offer to London-based employers free of charge.

Disability Access

If you have any access needs for online meetings, viewing PowerPoint, or taking part in group discussions, please let us know as soon as possible. We want to include everyone.

Email: ThenandNow@real.org.uk

Phone: 07458 304615

What else?

This event is just one of the many learning opportunities and resources available to organisations in London. Why not book an advice session to find out more? We are always happy to chat and find out how we can tailor our inclusion advice to you and the needs of your business, service, or enterprise. Let us know how we can help your organisation. We are a friendly team and aim for 100% client satisfaction. Why not get in touch?

Real DPO Ltd is the disabled people’s organisation for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. We are a registered charity. The 'THEN and NOW' Inclusive Employment Project is a project run by Real. Tower Hamlets Council funds THEN and NOW to advise, support and guide employers in London. This means we can work with you to help improve your inclusive practices, at no cost to your organisation.