You can help a job seeker adapt and settle into their new work environment by providing any necessary support and assistance to the employee as they commence a job and by providing affirming feedback on their performance. Providing a range of supports can also assist an employee with disability maintain their job.
The following fact sheets and practical guides will help you support a job seeker with disability at work.
Supporting the induction process
Supporting a positive induction to a new job and workplace is a way to help employees with disability settle in and become productive. Induction can also reduce the stress and anxiety associated with a new job, and improve morale.
How to ensure fair pay and conditions
Some practical advice on how to support the provision of fair pay and conditions for job seekers with disability at work.
Workplace modifications and adjustments
Help is available to pay for the cost of workplace adjustments or solutions if they are needed to accommodate an employee with disability in a job.
Negotiating a flexible work environment
A flexible workplace can allow employers and employees to work together to decide on hours of work, work location and the way work is carried out. It involves thinking creatively about how working lives can be better structured to match individual and business needs.
Supporting the decision about whether or not to disclose
Information and strategies to assist you to support a job seeker making a decision regarding disclosure of their disability to an employer.