Employing disabled people: Disability Confident and CIPD manager’s guide
A practical guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition.
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The knowledge and confidence of managers are the most common challenge organisations experience in managing people with a disability or long-term health condition. That’s why Disability Confident and the CIPD have worked in partnership to develop this guide, which aims to support managers and anyone who leads another individual or team – from those working in large organisations to owner-managers of small firms. We also hope it will be a useful resource for HR professionals or anyone with an interest in the management of people with a disability or long-term health condition.
This guidance focuses on the role of the line manager in workplace adjustments, language and behaviour and sickness absence. It also provides guidance on recruiting, retaining and developing employees with a disability or health condition.
The guide aims to support line managers in creating an inclusive working environment and effectively managing employees with disabilities or health conditions. It covers a range of topics, including legal responsibilities, making adjustments, recruiting and retaining disabled talent, and managing performance and development.
The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing and developing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers disabled people’s representatives and the government. The scheme has 3 levels that have been designed to support employers on their Disability Confident journey.
Updates to this page
Last updated 24 May 2024 + show all updates
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Link in attachments for visual impairment - RNIB updated.
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Published a new version of the Disability Confident and CIPD guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing disabled people.
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New section 'disabled people and COVID-19' added to the guidance.
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First published.