The Leading News & Information Service For The Facilities, Workplace & Built Environment Community

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Awards Deadline TODAY

27 July 2015 | Updated 01 January 1970
 

Employers and recruiters have just hours to share their stories on their involvement with disabled talent by entering the Recruitment Industry Disability (RIDI) Awards. 

Now in their second year, the RIDI Awards celebrate progress and recognise the success of organisations that are making headway in increasing the inclusion of disabled professionals.

Last year they attracted more than 50 applications across categories including Innovation in Assessment, Inclusive Partnerships, Employers’ Choice and Overall Candidate Experience.

Previous winners included Sky Blue Carillon, CEB/SHL, E:ON, the BBC, Sainsbury’s and Eversheds in partnership with Guidant Group as well as many smaller employers and recruiters.

“The simple fact that up to 85% of disabled jobseekers report challenges during the recruitment process highlights that organisations are currently shutting the door on a vast array of talent,” commented Kate Headley, Director of Consulting, Clear Company and spokesperson for the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative. “But even small steps are dramatically having an impact on the business landscape and increasing numbers of disabled jobseekers are being on-boarded as a result every month.”

Ms Headley urged businesses and organisations that have acted positively to enter the RIDI Awards and ensure that their stories are heard and inspire other enterprises.

Submissions close on the 31 July 2015 with the winners announced on 5 November 2015 and the awards are free to enter and attend.

For further information, visit the website: www.ridiawards.com

Picture:   Kate Headley – 'even small steps are dramatically having an impact on the business landscape'.

Article written by Mike Gannon | Published 27 July 2015

Share



Related Articles

Disability Barriers to Finding Work

Up to 85% of disabled people find that their condition has an impact when job-hunting, according to new research. The findings come from the Recruitment Industry...

 Read Full Article
CIBSE Young Engineers Awards Shortlist Revealed

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers has released its shortlist for the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards 2023. Taking place on 12 October at...

 Read Full Article
Royal Surrey County Hospital Awarded First NHS Exemplar Status for Portering Services

Royal Surrey County Hospital and its partner Medirest have been awarded the first NHS “Exemplar” status for outstanding portering services, which has only...

 Read Full Article
BICSc 2023 Awards Finalists Announced

The shortlist of successful finalists for the annual British Institute of Cleaning Science awards has been announced. The industry accolades reward the outstanding...

 Read Full Article
RIBA Launches Award for Best Reuse of Buildings

The Royal Institute of British Architects has created a new award to celebrate buildings that have been reused or retrofitted. Four buildings have been shortlisted for...

 Read Full Article
Scottish Government FM Contract Highly Commended at NEC Awards

SPACE FM Consultancy Services has been highly commended for its work providing FM support across the Scottish government’s estate. SPACE FM Consultancy Services,...

 Read Full Article
Entries for CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024 Open

The CIBSE Building Performance Awards, which rewards excellence in the building services sector, is now open for entries. The awards focus on measured building...

 Read Full Article
2024 Golden Service Cleaning Awards Launches

Entries for the 2024 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards will open on Tuesday 18 July 2023. Any cleaning or FM company in the UK and Ireland can enter,...

 Read Full Article
High Performing Buildings – June’s Roundup  

This month’s high performing buildings roundup features the winners of the 2023 RIBA National Awards for architecture. The awards, which have been presented...

 Read Full Article
2023 UK Passivhaus Awards Shortlist Revealed

The 2023 UK Passivhaus Awards shortlist has been announced, celebrating the best in Passivhaus design and construction. The awards recognise buildings...

 Read Full Article