Leadership

2006 Category Winner - Leadership

Name of organisation:
Dell

Number of employees:
5000

Industry Sector:
Industrial

Some examples of what Dell have done:

Disability diversity strategy is linked to the business plan, marketing plan, recruitment and selection and retention policies with the HR department.
Dell communicates its commitment to disability to all employees through monthly meetings and their inclusion programme.
Many of their company documents are available in alternative formats.
Disability awareness training has been delivered to all levels within the company.
Company has informed its suppliers and contractors re its commitment to disability in order to promote good practice.

2005 Category Winner - Leadership

Name of organisation:
Dublin Bus

Number of employees:
3400

Industry Sector:
Transportation

Some examples of what Dublin Bus have done:

Designated Accessibility Unit committed to developing equality and diversity policies
External measuring devices such as ‘ghost clients’ and a customer feedback and complaints electronic system to assess services.
Contractors involved in product/service design are aware of their commitment to disability.
All employees have received disability awareness training and it is now introduced to all employees at induction.
Introduced new notice boards that are easy-to-read, in large print and at wheelchair height.