Employers

Employer Benefits of Connect to Work and Inclusive Employment: How it works

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Connect to Work helps employers recruit inclusively. Participation is voluntary, so individuals are engaged and actively seeking work.  Participants receive guidance to identify suitable sectors and are carefully matched to business needs. Support for both employers and participants will continue throughout recruitment and well beyond the start of employment, ensuring a smooth transition and positive outcomes.

• Access to Skilled Candidates: Tap into motivated individuals who are ready to work and bring diverse perspectives to your organisation.
• Improved Workforce Diversity: Inclusive employment fosters innovation, creativity and better decision making.
• Enhanced Reputation: Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility strengthens your brand and attracts customers and partners.
• Tailored Support: We provide guidance on inclusive hiring, onboarding and retention strategies to ensure success.
• Ongoing Support: Once an employee is in place, the Connect to Work team work with the employee and employer to support a smooth transition and offer advice on workplace adjustments if required. Tailored support is available for up to 12 months.
• Streamlined Recruitment Process: Connect to Work helps match employers with candidates who are motivated and suited to business needs.

Inclusive employment is not just good practice. It is a strategic approach that unlocks untapped talent, drives innovation and strengthens organisational resilience. Connect to Work helps employers embed inclusion as a core strength of their workforce.

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RESOURCES  

Explore these key resources to help you create an inclusive workplace and meet your responsibilities as an employer.