This EXpresso Moments webinar was on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) – specifically looking at inclusivity for employees with a disability. Our speakers shared insights on just how many people and employees in Australia have a disability and how this can impact their working life. They also provided guidance on how to plan and establish a more inclusive and supportive environment for people with disabilities.
Our live audience of leading employers and HR professionals also gave us a snapshot of what their organisation is focusing on to improve inclusion for employees with disabilities.
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Key highlights
- One in six Australians are estimated to have a disability, approximately 4 million people, and about half of those are of working age. However, only 48% of working-age people with a disability are employed.
- Disability can be defined in two ways:
- The Medical model looks at disability as an impairment or condition that impacts a person's daily life
- The Social model views disability as the result of the interaction between people living with impairments and the barriers in their environment
- 90% of disabilities are non-apparent disabilities, and employees with non-apparent disabilities often choose not to disclose their condition at work for fear of stigma and discrimination.
- Organisations that have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) see higher employee career aspirations and higher confidence levels from their employees.
- Employers need to take steps to make their workplaces physically safe and accessible, ensure privacy protection, foster a culture of respect, ensure inclusive practices and processes, and have an adjustment process in place.
