Leaders in disability inclusion are gathering at DWF Law today (9th July), for a pivotal event that not only showcases innovative practices in disability-confident recruitment but also marks the launch of this year’s RIDI Awards.
The annual event, organised by the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), features speakers from notable organisations, including the charity Whizz Kidz, RIDI’s gold partner Amazon, and award-winners Marsham Court Hotel, alongside the Clear Company. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in a RIDI Executive Board Q&A session and network within the RIDI Pioneers Community.
“There is a recruitment revolution taking place, with RIDI leading the way in increasing disability confidence in the workplace,” shared Kate Headley, RIDI Chair and Government Disability Access Ambassador for the Recruitment Sector. “We’re delighted to be hosting another face-to-face get-together for the RIDI Pioneer Community, as we know our members get so much from sharing their progress and disability confidence journeys in such a supportive environment.”
Hosting the event, Tamsin McCarthy, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at DWF Law, added: “The insight shared by Whizz Kidz, the RIDI Award-winners, and the RIDI Pioneers is so inspirational. Sharing best practice is crucial for improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace as it helps organisations learn from the experiences of others, provides different viewpoints, and can help to save time and resources. RIDI is leading the way in encouraging organisations to invest in and improve their disability confidence. DWF is proud to support events like this where organisations come together to showcase and celebrate their innovative work in the knowledge that sharing best practice will ultimately benefit us all by creating greater diversity in the wider workforce.”
LAUNCH OF RIDI AWARDS 2024
The event marks the official launch of the RIDI Awards 2024, with nominations now open until Monday 30th September. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 5 December.
Maria Grazia Zedda, RIDI’s new Chair of Judges, concluded, “Each year, the achievements of the RIDI Award winners not only celebrate inclusivity but also reaffirm the power of embracing diversity within the workforce. I’m looking forward to seeing just what can be achieved by organisations of all sizes when they commit to creating more inclusive workplaces for disabled talent, and us all.”
The RIDI Awards are free to enter. To find out more about how to submit your nominations, visit RIDI Awards.
Check out last year’s RIDI Awards winners here.
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