Zellis Group recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer

Zellis Group has made a series of commitments to encourage, and enhance opportunities for, disabled employees and job candidates, becoming a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.

The Disability Confident employer scheme, run by the UK Government, encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.

Bella Jones, Head of Sustainability and Impact at Zellis Group, said:

“At Zellis Group, we truly believe that diversity and inclusion bring benefits to the business, and that people work better when they can be themselves and feel that they belong. We’re committed to ensuring that disabled colleagues are treated with dignity and respect and aren’t disadvantaged in the workplace, which is why we’re proud to have been certified as a Disability Confident Committed Employer.”

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have pledged to:

Ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, including how we communicate and promote vacancies

How we do this

We continually monitor our recruitment process – including advertising, interviewing, and onboarding. This is to ensure that we promote inclusion and accessibility at every opportunity, and attract from the widest talent pools, limiting unconscious bias and barriers to joining.

Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

How we do this

We work to attract, develop, and retain the most suitable person, with the appropriate skills, for each role. Our training supports managers to source and select talent. We provide practical tools and data to support hiring decisions, breaking down barriers for people from disadvantaged or under-represented groups.

Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

How we do this

We ask all applicants at the outset if they require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process.

Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work

How we do this

For existing colleagues, we encourage anyone that may be experiencing difficulties at work due to health (whether this is a disability or not), to speak to their manager and/or HR business partner to discuss potential adjustments that may alleviate or minimise such difficulties.

Disability Confident organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better. They’re changing behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks and communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.”

HM Government