Inclusive workplaces
Inclusive employment provides everyone with a fair chance to find a job with decent pay, good working conditions, and opportunities for career growth. It changes lives by helping people become financially independent, teaching them new skills and connecting them with others. It also involves creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute.
Under the Social Procurement Framework, employers can promote inclusive employment by:
- creating job opportunities for priority jobseekers facing employment barriers
- following workplace laws that promote equality and respect
- ensuring safe inclusive workplaces for all.
Benefits of inclusive employment
How to get started
- Partner with local employment service providers to identify potential job seekers.
- Consider filling roles with job seekers you wouldn't typically recruit.
- Make small changes to your company's policies and procedures to attract a wider pool of candidates and seek support from organizations specializing in inclusive employment.
- Consult your team for suggestions on how to make your workplace more inclusive.
- Connect with other contractors, such as those featured in our Social impact stories webpage, who already practice inclusive employment.
