Employers Guide to Partnering with Disability Employment Services

• Partnership
  • 01.Introduction
  • 02.The Role Of DES
• Approaching
  • 03.Introduction
  • 04.Getting to Know the Employer
  • 05.Communication and Relationship Building
  • 06.Increasing Engagement
• Proposing
  • 07.Introduction
  • 08.Creating a Good Job Match
  • 09.Job Analysis
  • 10.Inherent Requirements
  • 11.Job Customisation
  • 12.Workplace Modification
• Placing
  • 13.Introduction
  • 14.The Support Plan
  • 15.Checklist for Success
• Retaining and Supporting
  • 16.Introduction
  • 17.Probationary Period
  • 18.Ongoing Support
  • 19.Job in Jeopardy
  • 20.Put the Partnership Approach into action now

• Introduction
• Getting to Know the Employer
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Increasing Engagement

An Introduction to Approaching

The key to successfully approaching an employer is preparation and communication.

• Approaching the employer with a thorough understanding of both the business needs and the type of work required makes it easier to illustrate to managers how a potential candidate fits the employer’s business
• Introduce the business case for employing people with disability as a workforce solution, and the value add to the employer
• Dispel the myths with facts, and address OH&S risks and other concerns
• Providing clear information to the employer regarding support available for employees with disability is vital
• Building a good relationship at the initial stages will lead to more mutually beneficial outcomes, including sustainable employment for people with disability

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