Build a diverse and inclusive workforce
Diverse workforce, inclusive culture
CoAct Connect is a national leader in quality employment services that connect employers to job-ready candidates Australia-wide. We specialise in placing people with disability into meaningful work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the long-term unemployed, parents, mature-age workers, youth, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and other disadvantaged groups.
- We all play a part in driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and it’s good for everyone.
- Increased talent pool
- Higher employee engagement
- Employee satisfaction
- Higher staff retention
- Better reputation
Ready to chat about building diversity and inclusion in your business? Make an enquiry.
How inclusive is your business?
What is diversity in employment?
What is diversity in business?
Diversity is the mix of people in your business. Diversity refers to all the ways in which we differ, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, age, gender, and education.
What is inclusion in business?
Inclusion is getting this mix to work. Inclusion occurs when a diversity of people are respected, connected, progressing and contributing to organisational success.
History
Organisations have been talking about diverse workforces since the 1960s, yet the rate of change has been glacial. For example, the employment rate for people with disabilities is about 53%, compared to about 80% for those without disability. Those rates have not moved for 20 years. Many other disadvantaged groups also struggle with connecting with employment opportunities. On the flipside, organisations face growing labour shortages and the need for diverse workforces. Visit dca.org.au for more information on diversity and inclusion in business.
Looking ahead
We want to better connect the two groups to improve employment opportunities for those who need it most while unlocking business benefits of workplace diversity and inclusion for organisations. Make an enquiry.
The business benefits
Diverse workforces are good at reducing groupthink and coming up with alternative solutions based on their differing insights. Inclusive organisations are in a better position to take advantage of this creative potential as employees feel safe enough to express their views and propose new ideas.
- Increased talent pool
- Higher employee engagement
- Employee satisfaction
- Higher staff retention
- Better reputation
Read more about the business benefits of an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Inclusive hiring
CoAct Connect can help your organisation implement an inclusive recruitment process and help build diversity in your business. We can help you implement inclusive recruitment best practices:
- Training and education to help your team identify and address bias in hiring decisions.
- Help with job postings and advertisements.
- Advice on diverse sourcing strategies to expand your candidate pool.
- Advice on your recruitment screening processes and candidate evaluation.
Read more about inclusive hiring practices.
Hiring people with disability
CoAct Connect can help your organisation not only exceed your business goals but make a positive impact on the lives of talented individuals with disabilities. As a leading not-for-profit Inclusive Employment Australia provider (previously DES) we’ve helped over 10,000 job seekers get work-ready through our tailored support.
Learn about the benefits of recruiting and supporting staff living with disability.
Our DEI workshop series
We offer three practical DEI workshops designed to help you build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace. Each session is delivered at your site by our Inclusive Employment Australia specialists and can be tailored to suit your team.
1. DEI foundations
Learn the key concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion, explore the benefits for your organisation, and discover ways to reduce unconscious bias and strengthen workplace culture.
2. Inclusive recruitment practices
Gain the knowledge and tools to attract and retain diverse talent through inclusive recruitment strategies – from writing job ads to onboarding new team members.
3. Workplace modifications and supports
Understand what workplace modifications are, what supports and funding are available, and how to make practical adjustments that help all employees thrive.
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