Thursday 27th January; 10 am to 11.15 am
Virtual Workshop
The number of students in UK universities identifying as having a disability is at an all-time high at 15%. Any organization that is serious about attracting and recruiting the very best talent, must be truly inclusive and this obviously includes those who have a disability; 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 remains challenging and progress isn’t happening as fast as they would like it to be. This doesn’t need to be the case and this workshop will provide delegates with all they need to kick start their disability confidence recruitment journey.
From understanding more about ‘disability’ and the employment challenges facing this talent pool, to digital accessibility and encouraging openness, delegates will build their knowledge, confidence and ability 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 finish with a session on ‘getting comfy’ with disability which will address the common concerns we have when engaging with disabled candidates.
This workshop will:
Build your understanding of ‘disability’
Highlight the current challenges faced by disabled students seeking employment
Explore digital accessibility and what this means in practice
Ensure you can provide support and adjustments
It starts with encouraging openness
Develop your confident to engage with disabled candidates
Speaker:
Mali Fernando
Mali is the founder of HSBC’s Digital Accessibility programme. He currently occupies the position of Group Head Digital Experience and Accessibility for HSBC and is passionately committed to diversity inclusion and creating an accessible environment for colleagues and customers with disabilities. He is also an advocate of design thinking and customer centricity.
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 workshop will enable you to reach and support this growing talent pool more effectively.
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
Non-members may purchase places at a price of £95 + VAT.
Contact lise@myplusconsulting.com to purchase places or to find out more about joining the Recruiters’ Club.
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 employer events calendar page.
