Disabilities often hinder a person’s ability to work. There are various factors where your inability is measured: it is mostly caused by physical and mental disabilities. More than the disabilities you possess, the opportunities you have also become one of the main factors that prevent you from having a job.
Looking for inclusive work opportunities becomes challenging when you do not know what you are looking for. Disability services in Australia are starting to become common; it is wise to know the organisations that are taking part in this to ensure a successful growth in your career. Creating a checklist can become helpful for you to distinguish if you are in a healthy and sustainable workplace. Here are some factors that you may consider to know that you are in an inclusive workplace:
Diverse Recruitment Process
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace starts during the hiring process. You can immediately tell if such a workplace is inclusive based on the values they presented during the recruitment process.
Observe the hiring process and gauge their values based on the initial workings of this company. Remember that diversity and inclusion is not just simply accepting different classes of individuals applying, but it is also about understanding the needs of these individuals and addressing them as an organisation.
Building an Inclusive Culture
An inclusive culture is built not only within the organisation’s head but also among its peers and workmates. An inclusive culture goes beyond management; rather, it is more about the people within the culture.
In an inclusive workplace, make sure that your people know what you are aiming for to avoid any miscommunication along the way.
Support Employee Resource Gaps
Not everyone is built the same, and it is unavoidable that one will experience lapses and mistakes in the workplace. In an inclusive organisation, it should be able to address any gaps and ensure that issues among the members of the organisation are properly addressed.
Any form of miscommunication and gaps can be addressed through seminars and workshops that are aimed at making individuals understand the values that an organisation aims to promote.
Avoid Subtle Biases
It is unavoidable in an organisation to have favourites and biases; however, as a workplace, one should ensure that these are properly addressed to avoid any issues from escalating. An inclusive organisation knows how to figure out a way to identify practices that may be considered discriminatory and learn how to address these concerns internally.
Celebrate Diversity
There is no apparent way of supporting inclusivity than celebrating diversity in the workplace. Look for a workplace that celebrates inclusivity by showing support to all members regardless of their status, standing, and ethnicity.
Celebrating diversity is more than just organising parties; it is about the little things that the workplace is doing in order to appreciate and recognise your membership to the team.
The growth of your career, regardless of your disability, is greatly determined by how your organisation aims to help you grow as an employee.
