What we provide
Why organisations register for the scheme
One in five people in the UK have a disability or a long term health condition and collectively disabled people have an estimated spending power of £274 billion per year. Organisations are missing out on the best talent and the business of disabled consumers due to poor accessibility, both physical and digital, and not being disability confident in their approaches.
This is where the Disability Connect Mentoring Scheme can help.
Book a speaking event today!
Steven Jones, diversity and inclusion specialist, offers bespoke speaking and engagement events on disability awareness. These range from global audiences at all levels within an organisation to specific interactive events focused to leaders and managers. The speaking events can be tailored to the specific needs of your organisation.
Why diversity mentoring?
With 20% of workplace learning coming from mentoring and learning from colleagues, workplace mentoring schemes are essential to accelerate the personal and professional development of both mentors and mentees.
Diversity mentoring is a significantly valuable business strategy. It helps to retain and engage diverse talent and diversify the talent pipeline. It enables employers to maximise diversity, equality and inclusion. It increases skills, knowledge and awareness in sometimes challenging content areas and ultimately helps to establish a fully inclusive working environment and changes the company culture for the better.