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Whether you’re looking to recruit inclusively or support existing staff with health challenges, Healthy Working Life can help.

How can being more inclusive support your business? 

There are many benefits to being an inclusive employer and offering fair work where employees can thrive will only boost your business even further.

Did you know?

  • 64% of employers say that poor workforce health negatively impacts economic performance
  • Up to 19% higher revenue is reported by businesses with stronger diversity and inclusion practices
  • Businesses with stronger diversity and inclusion practices are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors
  • 87% better decision-making is made by businesses with stronger diversity and inclusion practices
  • 76% of employees and jobseekers said diversity was important when considering job offers

 

Inclusive Employment Toolkit

The Inclusive Employment Toolkit provides employers across West Yorkshire with clear, practical resources to support inclusive recruitment and retention.

These fully accessible webpages bring together step-by-step “How To” guides, templates, and checklists covering every stage of employment – from job advertising and interviewing to making reasonable adjustments and supporting staff wellbeing.

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Financial support

Apply for funding of up to £10,000 to support with the recruitment and retention of employees with health challenges through inclusive workplace practices.

This funding is there to help you enhance overall workforce stability, productivity and staff retention.

This funding is only available to businesses who are a member of the Fair Work Charter or who can commit to joining the Fair Work Charter in the near future. If you are interested in this support, please express your interest. If your business is eligible, an officer from your Local Authority will contact you to process your application.

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Get in touch for more information

To find out more about the support available through Healthy Working Life or express your interest in funding or training, please complete the form below and we will be in touch.

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