87 - Jeremy Opperman on A Strategic Approach to Disability Employment

Inclusion specialist Jeremy Opperman returns to speak to us on a strategy to improve levels of the employment of persons with disabilities in a holistic way. Topics covered in this far-ranging discussion with Jeremy and Lois include: • The concept of disability confidence and how it affects all aspects of a company’s operations • Moving disability employment beyond just HR • Using corporate social investment to stimulate disability empowerment and corporate ROI • The perceived challenge of connecting disabled job seekers with employment opportunities • The complex question of learnerships • Shifting attitudinal barriers that prevent employment • Advice for HR professionals wishing to increase disability confidence in their organisations. If you missed our previous conversations on this topic, you will find them here: 82 Legislative Compliance, https://iono.fm/e/1321839 83 The Reality Check: https://iono.fm/e/1328188 84 The Business Case for Disability Inclusion: https://iono.fm/e/1332185 Reach out to Jeremy at: Web: www.disabilitydesk.co.za Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-opperman I’d love to hear from you – contact me at Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com