Recruitment & Selection

2006 Category Winner - Recruitment & Selection

Name of organisation:
Public Appointments Service

Number of employees:
160

Industry Sector:
Public Sector

Some examples of what the Public Appointments Service have done:

The organisation has a code of practice for the employment of people with disabilities.
There is a job profile produced for each position, job holders, line managers and key people are consulted in developing the job analysis.
They include a statement about commitment to Equal Opportunities in their job adverts.
The organisation has a ‘candidate feedback form’ which encourages candidates to give them feedback on the interview and selection process.
Applications can be made on-line.
The nine grounds under the Equality Act are covered in their induction programme.
There is a Disability Liaison Officer who liaises with staff with disabilities to ensure their particular needs are met.
Equality proofing of recruitment drive is carried out.
Testing and information material are available in a variety of accessible formats on request.

2005 Category Winner - Recruitment & Selection

Name of organisation:
South Dublin County Council

Number of employees:
1432

Industry Sector:
Public Sector

Some examples of what South Dublin County Council have done:

The organisation has worked with external sources to learn how to carry out an effective task analysis on job roles.
Advertisements are internally equality proofed. Each advert states that the organisation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Organisation is actively recruiting disabled people .
New staff attend induction and accommodations are made for disabled employees if requested.
Flexible working hours scheme.
Equality Officer in senior position.
Dedicated Disability Liaison / Access Officer appointed June 2006.