Building stronger teams through inclusive employment
Local businesses looking to strengthen their team, culture and community impact are encouraged to connect with Belonging Matters Community Employment Partnership.
The Community Employment Partnership supports businesses to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual disability and/or autism, one of the most underrepresented groups in the workforce, while delivering real benefits back to employers.
Local employers who have embraced inclusive hiring often report several key advantages:
Employees with disabilities are often highly regarded for their dedication, positive outlook, and strong commitment to their roles.
Inclusive practices build staff morale and significantly increase both customer and staff loyalty.
Statistically, employees with disability tend to have fewer workplace accidents and lower rates of absenteeism.
Many businesses find that, with the right match, employees require far less ongoing support than initially anticipated.
Beyond the social impact, inclusive employment can bring fresh perspectives, strengthen workplace culture, and enhance overall team performance.
The Community Employment Partnership focuses on creating long term, sustainable employment outcomes that benefit both businesses and employees.
If you are a local business who are interested in exploring an opportunity, CEP can:
Undertake a complimentary Business Needs Analysis to identify your business needs, as part of exploring a potential match. They look at a number of aspects such as tasks which are not getting done as often as planned and busy periods.
When a business hires a jobseeker, to ensure a smooth transition, CEP can provide initial onsite support if required, and ongoing mentoring for both the employee and employer.
There are a number of jobseekers in the local area who are currently looking for a paid role, starting from three hours per week, in admin, hospitality, retail, photography, animal care and more.
For Knox businesses, this is an opportunity to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce while gaining access to dedicated support and guidance.
Hear stories from jobseekers who have secured employment and testimonials from businesses.