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OC Connections Employment Partners Employ Someone With A Disability
Become an Employment Partner and unlock the power of diversity.
Are you ready to transform your workplace and embrace the countless benefits of diversity? At OC Connections, we believe in the incredible potential of people with disabilities, and we’re here to help you tap into this valuable talent pool through Open Employment.
Discover the compelling reasons why partnering with our disability organisation to employ someone with a disability can be a game-changer for your business.
How open employment works
Understanding your organisation
We collaborate with you to understand your organisation, your team, the job and its requirements.
Finding the right candidate
We find the right candidate to meet your needs. This involves assessing their technical and soft skills as well as their training and support needs. We then arrange a meeting and work trial to ensure a good fit.
Customising an Employment Plan
We collaborate with you and the employee to create a customised Employment Plan. This plan will detail the supports we will provide to the employee to ensure they can perform their job at optimal level.
Assisting with integration
We can offer cultural and sensitivity training for your team to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included.
Providing ongoing support
Support is provided to the employee for as long as needed and we offer ongoing consultation and advice to your organisation.
Diversify your workforce.
Imagine a workforce enriched with diverse skills and talents. Research consistently demonstrates that employees with disabilities contribute significantly to a more vibrant and dynamic workplace.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Enhanced Retention: Workers with disabilities often exhibit higher rates of retention, creating a stable and committed workforce.
- Improved Attendance: With a strong sense of purpose, these employees are more likely to show up consistently, reducing absenteeism.
- Enhanced Safety: You'll notice fewer occupational health and safety incidents, as individuals with disabilities are often detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
Improve company culture and morale
Inclusion is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that can elevate your company above your competition.
By hiring people with disabilities, you foster an inclusive environment that promotes empathy among your staff. This trait is invaluable, especially when interacting with customers and clients.
A study by Deloitte also found that employees who felt their employer valued diversity were 80% more likely to consider their organisation high-performing. Inclusivity positively impacts morale and job satisfaction.
Strengthen consumer perception
An inclusive workplace positively influences how consumers perceive your company.
Demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility can strengthen your brand image and expand your consumer market to include people with disabilities – an often forgotten market that represents 18% of the Australian population.
Hiring people with disabilities proves to consumers with disabilities, as well as their families and friends, that they are valued by your organisation. This leads to brand loyalty.
what our employment partners say
Enquire now to create a better world, one purchase at a time!
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