Creating equitable opportunities for employees with disabilities is both a human rights imperative and a strategic business priority. In this session, Erin Hannah and Zane McKenzie will outline their approach to designing and implementing a Disability Inclusive Workforce Strategy. They will detail their learnings from fostering open, honest conversations, challenging assumptions, and prioritising action areas like policy creation and senior representation. Attendees will gain insights into embedding inclusivity as a long-term organisational priority. This session offers practical strategies to align stakeholders, measure progress, and celebrate milestones while advancing meaningful change.

 

Organisations face persistent inequities in representation and employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Aligning inclusion efforts with strategic workforce planning enables organisations to tackle these challenges, benefiting employees and driving business value. This session shares a proven approach to addressing these inequities through collaboration, targeted actions, and long-term commitment.