Date: 22 July 2022
Time: 08:30-11:45
Venue: The Wicket Brewer, Newlands Cricket Grounds, Gate 24, Campground Road
Cost: R355 pp
Booking Link: https://www.hrworks.co.za/hrworks-events/network-breakfast/book-here?category_id=2
Disability Inclusion: The Questions HR Keeps Asking
An honest conversation about recruitment, disclosure and workplace inclusion
Despite growing awareness of the importance of disability inclusion, many HR professionals continue to face practical challenges when it comes to attracting people with disabilities, encouraging employee disclosure and creating truly inclusive workplaces.
Join us for an engaging and insightful HR Networking Breakfast where we will tackle the questions HR teams are asking every day and provide practical guidance, real-world insights and actionable solutions.
Key Focus Areas
- Where and how to find talented candidates with disabilities
- Why employees choose not to disclose disabilities in the workplace
- Creating a culture where disclosure feels safe and supported
- Understanding reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice
- Moving beyond compliance towards meaningful inclusion
- Practical strategies for achieving disability inclusion goals and Employment Equity targets
- Common mistakes organisations make, and how to avoid them
Featured Speakers
Tarryn Mason
Managing Director, Progression
With 18 years of experience in the disability and inclusion space, Tarryn Mason is a dedicated advocate and specialist in disability awareness and inclusion within the corporate environment. She has spent many years helping organisations build understanding, empathy and confidence through disability awareness programmes and workplace inclusion initiatives. Tarryn brings extensive expertise in disability rights, accessible workplaces and inclusive business practices, helping employers create environments where all employees can thrive.
Justene Smith
Disability Expert
Justene Smith is a leading voice in the disability sector and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. With more than 14 years of experience driving transformative change within organisations, she has dedicated her career to helping employers create workplaces that foster respect, innovation and equal opportunity. Justene has played a pivotal role in developing and delivering Progression's impactful Disability and DEIB programmes, supporting organisations to build cultures of inclusion, belonging and sustainable workplace transformation.
Join us for a practical, thought-provoking discussion and connect with fellow HR professionals navigating the realities of disability inclusion in today's workplace.
