“The Disability Confident Guide", developed in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has just been published and provides practical advice for managers on supporting disabled employees.
Here are some key points from the guide:
Legal Responsibilities: The guide outlines employers’ legal responsibilities when it comes to accommodating disabled individuals in the workplace.
Language and Behaviour: It offers guidance on using appropriate language and behaviour when communicating about disability at work.
Reasonable Adjustments: The guide explains reasonable adjustments that can be made to support disabled employees effectively.
Recruitment and Retention: It covers recruiting and retaining disabled talent, emphasizing the benefits of an inclusive workforce.
Performance and Development: Managers receive insights on managing performance and development for employees with disabilities or health conditions.
Specific Advice: The guide addresses Long Covid, neurodiversity, mental health, learning difficulties, and visual or sensory impairments.
The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers maximize opportunities by employing and developing disabled people. It’s a voluntary initiative with three levels designed to support employers on their Disability Confident journey. If you’re interested in fostering an inclusive workplace, this guide is a valuable resource.
For additional resources, you can explore the Disability Confident employer scheme >> and the Disability-Confident Employers’ Toolkit >>.
