DIY workplace survey : Employers - how disability-friendly are you?
This quick 'Disability In Your Workplace' survey can give you a snapshot of how well you are doing as a disability-friendly employer.
Give yourself the relevant points for each question answered then see how your score compares below.
1 Do you know how many disabled people you employ?
Yes, exactly 10
Yes, roughly 5
No 0
2. What percentage of your workforce is made up of disabled people?
Over 10% 10
3-10% 5
below 3% 0
3. What percentage of senior managers are disabled people?
Over 10% 10
3-10% 5
below 3% 0
4. Do you want to recruit more disabled people?
Yes 10
Maybe 5
No 0
5. Do you advertise your job vacancies in newspapers, online and disability-specific publications?
All three 10
Two 5
One 0
6. Are your application forms available in alternative formats?
Yes 10
Some 5
No 0
7. Have staff responsible for recruitment had disability equality training?
Yes 10
Some 5
No 0
8. Are your premises physically accessible?
Yes 10
Some parts 5
No 0
9. Do you know how to access the Access to Work scheme?
Yes 10
Maybe 5
No 0
10. Does your workplace have a person/team responsible for promoting diversity in the workplace?
Yes 10
Maybe 5
No 0
If you scored 70-100, give yourself two ticks - you are a disability-friendly employer.
If you scored 50-70, you need, like Scope, to work on turning your good intentions into more concrete procedures that make sure you are making full use of the range of talent out there.
If you scored 50 or less, you are missing out on a large pool of talented disabled people. Read the Ready, Willing and Disabled report to see how your business/organisation can attract more disabled employees and ensure that disabled people achieve equality in the workplace. You can also contact Scope for more advice and information on recruiting and retaining disabled employees.