Talent acquisition initiatives specifically designed to attract qualified candidates with disabilities are a focus of most corporations as 57% of the participants in the 2023 Disability Equality Index indicated their company has an external disability hiring goal of some kind. However, the nature, measurement and reporting of such hiring goals can vary dramatically from company-to-company. How companies support potential recruits with disabilities can also differ greatly as just 69% of 2023 Disability Equality Index respondents reported they make all job candidates aware of the option to request an accommodation for the interview. This session examines the corporate recruitment and hiring best practices that can result in the increased attraction and employment of talent with disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore inclusive recruitment strategies that actively attract candidates with disabilities, ensuring a diverse talent pool.
- Learn tips for creating accessible and bias-mitigated application processes, interviews, and assessments to provide equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.
- Discover the importance of building partnerships with disability organizations and utilizing accessible communication channels to reach and engage potential candidates.
Moderator:
- Kasey Kirwin – Talent Acquisition Manager at Honeywell
Panelists:
- Christine Aurigemma – Senior Manager, Candidate Experience at Pfizer
- Joyce Bender – Chief Executive Officer at Bender Consulting Services
- Luke Mann – Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition at Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Charles Mason II – Talent Acquisition Team Leader at Southwest Airlines