This course is designed to encourage and advise organisations who have recognised the benefits of building an inclusive workforce. We will promote awareness of individual support needs and how the organisation might best meet them.
Recent legislation has recognised the responsibility to develop more inclusive employment practices in order to encourage those currently under-represented in the workplace to be able to make their contribution.
This one day course will provide encouragement, advice and information to organisations determined to broaden the scope of their recruitment practices and provide the necessary support to enable individuals to feel welcome and valued.
We will explore some obstacles to more inclusive working practice. We will consider the support needs of potential employees with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and learning difficulties, together with the needs of those for whom English is not the first language.
We will encourage the creation of support systems, contracts and review procedures to facilitate the development of a more inclusive, diverse, enthusiastic and committed workforce.
The day will be highly interactive and participants will be invited to reflect on their own experiences as employees and to explore personal values and potential barriers to inclusion. The training works best when a good cross-section of the organisation is able to participate together (i.e. as wide a range as possible of employees, supervisors, managers, directors).
Aim
- To encourage the creation of an inclusive and diverse workforce, providing support, guidance and encouragement to enable all individuals to reach their full potential.
Learning Outcomes
- To recognise the benefits of building an inclusive workforce.
- To be aware of possible individual support needs and how the organisation might best meet them.
- To identify difficult situations and appropriate ways of managing them.
- To create development opportunities for existing employees.
- To raise awareness of current employment policy and practice and the legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005.
Programme
Who is it for?
Companies and organisations committed to developing inclusive employment practice.
Companies and organisations who have recognised the benefits of celebrating diversity and harnessing the enthusiasm of those currently under-represented in the workplace.
Companies and organisations who recognise their responsibility to broaden the scope of their recruitment and employment practices in-line with the requirements of the Equality Act.
What people say:
Enjoyed course very much - very practical and at right level
Very good. Nicely presented
Very well put over
Excellent course
Very informative, enjoyed course
A most enjoyable day
A very fulfilling day, very much enjoyed
Very well organised
Very relaxed atmosphere, very knowledgeable, enjoyed course
For further information please contact:
Tina Thordal – 07815 064710 or e-mail tina@tinatraining.co.uk
Bill Horrocks – 07929 035297 or e-mail bill@tinatraining.co.uk