CII and Scope release good practice guide for employers

On International Day of People With Disabilities

Adam Saville
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‘Achieving an Inclusive Environment’ for disabled people in the workplace

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has teamed up with disability equality charity for a guide that outlines best practice for employers. Released on International Day of People with Disabilities (3 December), the report outlines guidance on recruitment practices, including job descriptions, advertising and shortlisting, alongside ways to support disabled employees throughout their work lifecycle. It also lays out what constitutes a ‘disability confident employer' under The Disability Confident scheme launched in November 2016. The CII said: "We believe in the fundamental right...

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