Approaching
Communication and Relationship Building
- Determine who the key stakeholders and decision makers are. Write a letter or email to introduce your organisation and indicate you will follow up with a phone call, or knock on their door
- Communicate with employers in a way that suits them. This may mean phone or email – they may not have time to meet face to face
- Listen to and address the employer’s concerns and needs. Provide more information as required
Clear and flexible two-way communication is essential to successful and multiple outcomes
- If the employer uses social media, add this as another layer of interaction to complement your more formal communication methods
- Provide the employer with a one page generic summary of support available to employees with disability
- For larger employers, attending an induction session can provide an understanding of their recruitment and induction process, and will help establish what additional support may be required by a candidate with disability
Overall progress
Relevant Resources
- Business Case
- Why Employ People with Disability
- Language and Communication
- OH&S
- Myths and Facts
- Legislation: Disability Discrimination Act (1992)
- ACCI's Employ Outside the Box
- Connecting with Employers via Social Media
- Disability Employment Services
- Watch - Steps to an Effective Partnership: Researching the Employer
