Build a diverse and inclusive workforce
Diverse workforce, inclusive culture
CoAct 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.
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
One in four Australians of working age live with disability, that’s over four million people. Opening up your recruitment to include people with disability significantly increases the number of candidates, improving your chances of finding the best fit.
Higher employee engagement
The Diversity Council of Australia reports that employees in inclusive organisations are:
- three times more likely to work extra hard and be highly effective
- three times more likely to provide excellent customer service.
Employee satisfaction
Staff working in an inclusive organisation are:
• five times more likely to be satisfied with their job
• three times less likely to leave their employer.
Higher staff retention
Inclusive workplaces have lower rates of employee turnover, with employees reporting higher morale. That’s less money spent on recruitment and training.
Better reputation
A diverse workforce can boost your brand. Studies have shown that customers and employees are much more loyal to organisations that show a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Inclusive recruitment
CoAct 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.
Hiring people with disability
CoAct can help your organisation not only exceed your business goals but make a positive impact on the lives of talented individuals with disabilities. Learn about the benefits of recruiting and supporting staff living with disability.
How CoAct can help your business
- Advice on accessing wage subsidies
- Advice on accessing the Employment Assistance Fund
- Information about Payroll Tax Exemptions (NSW only)
- Free recruitment and workforce planning services
- Ongoing support to retain staff
- On-the-job training and diversity education
- Advice on workplace modifications and assistive technology
- Advice on accessing the Employment Assistance Fund
- Assistance to put together return-to-work plans after illness or injury
Creative opportunities via job carving
Job carving ensures that positions are tailored to the skillset of the employees you onboard, and has been shown to contribute to a better workplace culture and improve staff retention.
Incorporating this strategy allows you to build a highly skilled team, with roles customised in a way that maximises the contribution of each and every staff member, ensuring that employees fit perfectly into your organisation.
We work with individuals who have a range of available skillsets and experiences in industries including:
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Cleaning and Maintenance Services
• Healthcare
• Transportation Manufacturing and Production
• Administration
• Construction and Trades
• Customer Service
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JobAccess
Wage Subsidy Scheme
Wage Start
Restart Wage Subsidy
Employment Assistance Fund
Work Assist
Recruitment case studies
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