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Managers' Guide: Disability in the Workplace

2nd edition now available!

The 2nd edition has been revised to include new case studies, updated information about disability legislation, more information about accessibility and current resources and initiatives.  The 2nd edition has a brand new look and feel, and is available in hard copy as well as HTML for intranets.

About the Managers' Guide

The Managers' Guide: 2nd Edition includes information to assist managers and supervisors to effectively manage employees with disability throughout the entire employment cycle - from initial recruitment to leaving employment. Some of the topics covered in the 2nd Edition of the Managers' guide include:

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  • Business benefits of employing people with disability
  • Employer responsibilities
  • Legislation including the DDA
  • Communication and etiquette
  • Accessibility
  • Position descriptions and job ads
  • OHS
  • Learning and development
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Disclosure
  • Managing performance
  • Leaving employment

The guide also contains a comprehensive list of further resources to assist managers. 

Order the Managers' Guide

Download an ORDER FORM in PDF  Word format

Order the Managers' Guide online

Acknowledgements

Sincere thanks to our major sponsors, The Westpac Group, who worked closely with AND to develop the 2nd Edition.  Thanks also to our minor sponsors Ageing, Disability and Home Care (NSW), the Dept of Business & Innovation (VIC) and Telstra Corporation, who also provided input, suggestions for content and style guidance.

The original Managers' Guide was developed for the Australian market with the generous support of our Principal Sponsors Telstra , with thanks also to IBM and Manpower.

For more information please contact admin@and.org.au

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