Planning for Workplace Diversity
Plan your workforce with us
We work with employers of all sizes and from all sectors to enhance their workforce by connecting them with people living with disability, injury, illness and those looking for extra support to find work.
atWork Australia is one of the country’s largest providers of Disability Employment Services (DES), and Workforce Australia. Connecting business and people so they both can thrive and supporting employers to find the right people to keep their business moving.
We support businesses to increase their awareness and understanding of inclusive recruitment planning, allowing them to access a broader talent pool of job-ready candidates and see the benefits to their productivity and bottom line by employing a diverse workforce.
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Additional supports
Everyone has valuable contributions to make to workplaces and the wider community, but their capacity to do so can be limited by the perceptions or actions of others.
atWork Australia is pleased to run a free Diversity Webinar Series to enhance awareness and knowledge of disability and inclusion in the workplace.
Small business, Done & Dusted Holistic Cleaning Services, save time with atWork Australia
Mother and Son duo, Justine Proctor and Luke Harford, are the owners of Done & Dusted Holistic Cleaning Services. They call themselves the home environment fixers, believing a clean environment equals a clean mind.
What matters most to them when it comes to hiring, is that their employees are the right fit for the business.
atWork Australia’s Employer Engagement Consultant, Desiree, understands their culture and what kinds of people they are looking for. She has since connected them to our clients who are now thriving as part of their team. Read more here.
Frequently asked questions from our employer partners
Strategic workforce planning is a critical process for any business. Your organisation will be prepared for future growth and it allows for sustainable performance and stable capacity. The process involves a thorough assessment of your business and its current workforce landscape. This allows you to determine current and future recruitment needs, identify any gaps and address shortages in order to create an informed, inclusive and strategic recruitment strategy.
Yes, our team are here to help. We work with employers to fully understand their organisational needs, developing a tailored plan specific to your business. During an initial consultation process, an atWork Australia employment specialist will collaborate with you to get to know your business, mapping out your workforce planning and recruitment needs. You can hear from some of our employer partners around the country below about how we’ve helped businesses in a wide range of sectors to refine and enhance their workforce planning and recruitment strategies, incorporating inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Absolutely. atWork Australia specialises in supporting organisations to recognise and embrace the value of an accessible, inclusive and diverse workplace. We’re experts in identifying talented candidates with the potential to add long-term value to your team. Through a workplace diversity plan, not only does a business build diversity in the workplace, it also enhances a company’s image, strengthens relationships with customers, and boosts staff morale and loyalty.
If you’d like to talk to us and find out more about our services, you can complete our online enquiry form or alternatively, use our find an office tool to locate your nearest atWork Australia office. We operate from more than 300 offices across six states so you’re likely to find us just around the corner. You’ll be connected with one of our employment specialists who’ll work with you to gain an understanding of your organisation’s workforce planning and recruitment needs, and they can advise on diversity programs and training that create more inclusive workplaces.
Contact us today to discover how we can help you transform your workplace.
