The year 2022 began with an increase of 72% vacancies or 874,700 unfilled positions, according StatsCan. Employers are struggling to find and retain the labour they need. One of the ways to remedy this? Employers can assess their DEI policies and ensure they are taking an inclusive approach to recruiting. Simply by auditing DEI policies, employers can identify ways that they can open up more opportunities to more members of the labour force.
Carleton University in Ottawa, next door to the Ontario East region, has shared a guide from their READ Initiative (Research, Education, Accessibility, and Design) for employers looking to hire and work with people with disabilities.
Employing people with disabilities will:
If you conduct an audit and find you have changes to make, don’t fret. Chances are you won’t have to implement big changes. Small simple steps can help you create a more inclusive and accessible workplace.
Learn 7 tips for how to create more effective - and accessible - job posts from the Ontario Disability Employment Network. Here are some highlights:
Read the entire Employers Guide to Hiring and Working With Professional with Disabilities from the David C. Onley Initiative For Employment and Enterprise Development provided by Carleton University’s READ Initiative (Research, Education, Accessibility, and Design).
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