Falkirk area housing association's commitment to recruiting disabled employees has been rewarded
Link housing association has been awarded the highest Disability Confident Leader accreditation by the UK Government for the firm’s commitment to employing disabled people.
Disability Confident is a scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit, retain and develop disabled people and those with health conditions so they can thrive in the workplace.
Employers benefit from the scheme by appealing to a wider group of applicants, retaining high-quality staff and removing barriers to disabled people, enabling them greater access to opportunities to fulfil their potential and career aspirations.
Link Group HR shared services team leader Sharon Taylor led the accreditation process on behalf of Link.
She said: “I am delighted our work to be a supportive, fair and inclusive employer has been recognised through Link achieving Disability Confident Leader status. In
gaining Leader status, Link has attained the top tier level of the scheme, joining the organisations across the UK most dedicated to providing opportunities for people
with disabilities to work at their best.”