Why are employers reluctant to take on disabled people?

Why are employers reluctant to take on disabled people?

It sound’s bad when you think about employers not hiring a candidate because they have a physical disability but this is the case for so many disabled people even though it is against the law to treat someone less favorable than someone else because of a personal characteristic, such as being disabled.

Here at CLMD we think every candidate disabled or not, should be treated equally and fairly in every opportunity they go for. We have done so much research about this topic as it’s a problem for some of the candidates we have and this is what we’ve come across;

· Some employers think as a person is disabled they are more likely to leave the job or take more time off then a non-disabled person.

· Employers are worried that disabled candidates are less skilled and won’t perform as good as non-disabled candidate.

· Employers don’t have the right equipment or facilities that might be needed with someone with a physical disability.

· Employers are even more ignorant about mental disabilities than physical disabilities.

We have also come across a really interesting article about a young woman with a disability; she found it really hard to find employment and she talks about how she feels – Click Here!

If you are disabled you have the same right as other workers. Employers should also make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to help disabled employees and job-applicants.

Did you know most employers think hiring a disabled person “won’t do the image of the company any good" and “disabled people are less productive than non-disabled people”.It’s sad to think this is what disabled people face in their day to day life.

There are over 11 million people with a limiting long term illness, impairment or disability. An apprenticeship is such a great opportunity for disabled people that are finding it hard to find work, as disabled people are around 3 times as likely not to hold any qualifications compared to non-disabled people.

Contact:

02083177380

recruitment@clmd.org.uk

www.clmd.org.uk

Why should employers take on Apprentices?

Why should employers take on Apprentices?

Over 130,000 businesses across the UK offer Apprenticeships places, because they recognise their effectiveness at increasing productivity, improving business performance and ensuring a committed and competent workforce.

At CLMD we think getting people into apprenticeships is the best option as you are gaining a qualification, training and getting prepared for full time work. 

Recruiting apprentice's enables employer’s to fill the skill gaps that exist within their current workforce as apprentices begin to learn sector specific skills from day one; developing specialist knowledge that will positively affect your bottom line. 

CLMD works with employers to facilitate placements, apprenticeships and sustainable employment. CLMD have done some research about why employers should take on apprentices and this is what we’ve found:

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• 76% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
• 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices
• 92% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
• 57% report a high proportion of their apprentices going on to management positions within the company.
• 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future.

How do you take on an apprentice?

If you would like to discuss taking on an apprentice or would like some more information please contact us at CLMD.

 www.clmd.org.uk

02083177380

recruitment@clmd.org.uk

Staff Training!

Staff Training

 Training presents a great opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees. Most employees have some weaknesses in their workplace skills and a training program allows you to strengthen those skills that each employee needs to improve.

  As a training organisation CLMD ALWAYS encourages our customers to continually develop themselves and their employees.  We offer a range of different courses and services to help develop skills and give that extra boost needed to make a more productive workforce.

Untrained and under-qualified staff can drain your management resources and distract your best people from urgent and important tasks. You can free up your managers time and effort by training employees to do the work themselves. How easy would that be? A happy workforce is a productive workforce!

CLMD offers range of courses in a variety of subjects to help customer’s prepare for work in a number of different sectors! Here’s a link to show you what CLMD can offer you -

•        Higher Education Courses in a variety of degrees
•        Traineeship in Business and Customer Services
•        Apprenticeships in Business, Customer Services, Social Care,    Childcare
•        Functional Skills maths English and IT
•        Access to University BTEC Programmes

Contact:
02083177380
rercruitment@clmd.org.uk
www.clmd.org.uk

Interview no shows!!

Interview no shows!!

Finding the best candidate for a job role is no easy task. Scrolling thorough endless CV's and phone calls from eager job seekers as well as fending off endless calls from recruitment consultants promoting their recruitment services.

If you are an employer that chooses to employee your own staff the most frustrating thing can be INTERVIEW NO SHOWS. CLMD has done some research into the numbers and ways to overcome this problem.

As a training provider we know what it takes to get the right candidate not only that works well but has the drive and ambition to study at the same time. So why do people not turn up for interview? If candidates have a better offer why don’t they cancel? Many people do not realise that recruitment comes at a great expense in advertising and time.

At CLMD we take the risk of this away by making our candidates go through a rigorous sign up process before putting them forward to any type of employment. Our candidate have to show us that they are dedicated to work before we try and find them work. According to a poll on JobStreet, a massive 69% of candidates admitted to skipping an interview without notifying anyone at least once and 15% have done it twice. 35% of candidates gave the excuse “it’s too far for me to travel” or “the job doesn't suit me”.

It’s too far for me to travel

CLMD has a 60 minute travel policy. Before a candidate can sign up with us they have to agree to a 60 minute travel distance for work. We do not take candidate on who are not willing to do a 60 minute door – door travel and we do not match candidate with employers that are outside of this travel time.

The job doesn't suit me

Whilst are candidate are with us they are required to research not only the company that we are putting them forward for but also they must study the job description and so practice exercises which match the job role in order for them to be put forward for interview. Not only does this help us to understand the candidate we are putting forward are suitable for the job but it also helps to solidify in the candidates mind that this is the career for them. You as the employer also know that you will be getting someone for an apprenticeships who has not only practice in the role but is also fully committed to doing the job at hand. 

CLMD are a training provider who specialises in matching candidates with jobs whilst they train with us. We might be the perfect solution to finding the right employee for your company not only taking the stress away from the process but we are completely free and there are a number of perks that come along with taking on and Apprentice which we are more than happy to discuss with you.

If you are interested in further information let us know.