You have decided to increase diversity and expand your talent pool by seeking candidates with disabilities. But is your organization fully ready? This tool can help you to consider your readiness by focusing on two key areas: systems (i.e. policies, processes) and behaviours (i.e. the things that happen in practice).
Evaluate your readiness for inclusive hiring:
- Attracting Applicants with Disabilities
- Recruitment and Selection
- Pre-Boarding (From Hiring Date to First Day of Work)
- Onboarding (From Day One to End of Probationary Period)
- Beyond Probation (Retention and Professional Development)
A Note on Readiness
Each organization is at a different point on the inclusive hiring continuum. As you read through this tool, you may find that in some areas you are advanced, while in others you may be in the formative stages. It may be helpful to know that no organization is doing everything; wherever you're at, it's okay. Taking a multi-phase, step-by-step approach may help you move along that path.
