Be disability confident
Be disability confident
In the last few years, it is (finally) being recognised that individuals with a neurodiverse* condition bring different perspectives and skills to the workplace which, in turn, can make a positive difference to the organisation. Read more about ‘the power of difference’ workshop.
The MyPlus Recruiters’ Club virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more about the May Q & A session.
The MyPlus Annual Reception is a key event in the Recruiters’ Club calendar. It provides an opportunity for our clients and partners to hear the latest from MyPlus and network over drinks and canapés. Read more about the Annual Reception.
Whilst engaging with disabled students and encouraging them to apply for student opportunities remains one of the key challenges faced by many organisations, in reality, it’s not that hard. The starting point, as with all talent pools, is to understand them. Read more about the ‘Talent attraction’ virtual Workshop.
With 1 in 3 of us impacted by disability, disability inclusion must be embedded throughout your organization. This requires it to be ‘business as usual’ as opposed to something that is considered an ‘extra’ or an ‘add on’. However, disability is a huge topic, and it can be difficult to know where to start your journey of building a disability inclusive workplace. Read more about the ‘The essentials’ Webinar.
The MyPlus Recruiters’ Club virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more about the August Q&A drop in session.
With a growing number of students with neurodiverse conditions going to university and applying for student internships, placements and jobs, it is crucial that employers build their understanding about this subject. To leverage the unique skills and strengths that these individuals have, you need to understand the ‘plus’ that being neurodiverse can bring, how your organisation can attract neurodiverse talent and how to support students once they have joined your workforce. Read more about the ‘Leveraging neurodiversity’ virtual workshop.
Employers recognise the importance of providing support for all of their employees to enable them to unlock their potential and perform fully in their role. This is particularly true for those individuals who have a disability who, without the required support, may struggle to either gain a job or be able to keep it once they have secured it. However, knowing what types of support and adjustments to provide for those with a disability isn’t always clear. And neither is knowing how to source them and how they will work in practice. Read more about the ‘Beyond reasonable’ virtual workshop.
The MyPlus Recruiters’ Club virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more about the November Q&A session.
Recruitment processes are designed to be challenging. However, for the 16% of students in UK universities who identify as having a disability, they can be even more challenging because of the additional considerations that having a disability or health condition frequently bring; challenges such as disclosure, requesting support and stating mitigating circumstances. Understanding these challenges is fundamental for employers if you are to successfully engage with this talent pool and support them through your recruitment process. Read more about the ‘Hearing from disabled students’ virtual Disability Insight.
All employees want, and need, is to be managed and supported in the workplace to enable them to work effectively and fulfil their potential. And, at times, some of us may need additional support for various reasons. However, the support required by an individual with a disability or health condition can be very different to what those without a disability require, and it can be difficult to envisage what this looks like. We talk about ‘reasonable adjustments’ but what is reasonable? What types of adjustments should employers be providing? How do we source them? And how do they work in practice? Read more about the ‘Learning from the professionals’ virtual Disability Insight.
The MyPlus Recruiters’ Club virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more about the February Q & A session.
With 16% of students in UK universities identifying as having a disability any organization that is serious about recruiting & developing the very best talent, must be inclusive of everyone; this obviously includes those who have a disability. Being able to leverage this talent pool considerably increases the overall talent pool for any employer. Read more about this ‘Understanding disability employment’ Webinar.
Navigating recruitment processes is time consuming, challenging and will test the skills of even the hardiest of applicants. However, for the 15% of disabled students in UK universities, this process can become even more challenging since they often have further considerations that are associated with their disability or health condition; challenges such as disclosure, requesting support and positioning mitigating circumstances. Understanding these challenges is fundamental for employers if you are to successfully engage with this talent pool and support them through your recruitment process. Read more
Our virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold Recruiters’ Club members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more
Employers recognise the importance of providing support for all of their employees to enable them to unlock their potential and perform fully in their role. This is particularly true for those individuals who have a disability who, without the required support, may struggle to either gain a job or be able to keep it once they have secured it. However, knowing what types of support and adjustments to provide for those with a disability isn’t always clear. And neither is knowing how to source them and how they will work in practice. Read more
76% of young job seekers have experienced poor mental health
72% of job seekers think talking to a prospective employer about a mental health issue would hurt their chances of getting the job.
91% are more likely to apply to an employer that shows a commitment to supporting employee mental health and wellbeing.
Yet, 68% said that they were not aware of anything that was offered* Read more
Our virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold Recruiters’ Club members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more
Progress is most certainly being made around disability and employment however it is still somewhat slow. This is due, in part, because we still find the subject of disability an uncomfortable one; we don’t always know what to say, what to do, how to act and what is or isn’t appropriate to ask. Read more
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for a set of hidden disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It is increasingly being recognised that individuals with a neurodiverse condition bring different perspectives and skills to the workplace which, in turn, can make a positive difference to the organisation. Read more
The MyPlus Annual Reception is a key event in the Recruiters’ Club calendar. It provides an opportunity for our clients and partners to hear the latest from MyPlus and network over drinks and canapés. Read more
Our virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold Recruiters’ Club members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more
15% of students in UK universities identify as having a disability; a figure that is set to continue to rise. Any organization that is serious about attracting and recruiting the very best talent, must be inclusive of everyone and this obviously includes those who have a disability; being able to leverage this talent pool considerably increases the overall talent pool for any employer. Read more
To ensure a productive and efficient workforce, all employees must be appropriately managed and supported to fulfill their potential; this obviously includes the growing number of employees who have a disability or health condition. Read more
Our virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for Platinum and Gold Recruiters’ Club members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more
With 1 in 3 people touched by disability, creating an inclusive culture is a priority for all organisations. An environment that promotes inclusion must be created and valued if business benefits are to be truly realized, and where ALL employees can be open & access support. Read more
Navigating the graduate recruitment process is time consuming, challenging and will test the skills of even the hardiest of applicants. However, throw in the additional dimension of disability and it can become even more challenging. Challenges such as disclosure, requesting support, mitigating circumstances, and hoping the interviewers will see past their disability all need to be navigated. Understanding these challenges is key for employers wishing to engage with disabled individuals and support them during the recruitment process and in the workplace. Read more
To enable your employees to realise their potential, both during the recruitment process and in the workplace, they must be supported. This is particularly true for those individuals who have a disability who, without the required support, may struggle to either gain a job or be able to keep it once they have secured it. However, the process for implementing support isn’t always clear and neither is knowing what support to provide and whether it will work in practice. Read more
Introduced in 2022 as a new benefit for Platinum and Gold Recruiters’ Club members our virtual quarterly Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for members to access the expertise of Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus on a drop-in basis. Read more
For the last few years, mental health has been an increasingly important area of focus for employers, and particularly early years recruiters, and this importance has been heightened due to the impact of the pandemic. Read more