ADECCO
At Adecco, helping people to find meaningful work is what we are all about. Our mission is to match companies that need workers with qualified people to perform the work. Work gives people dignity & a sense of community & belonging.
In 2005, in eight European countries alone, Adecco found employment for over 12,000 individuals with disabilities. Since 2004, we have also been involved with the European "Business and Disability" network, which we helped found.
In several European countries Adecco runs 'Disability and Skills' programmes to raise awareness of the importance of focusing on skills, and provides practical approaches to achieving better integration at work for disabled people. This includes running 'disability demystification' workshops for colleagues. Through role playing - using a wheelchair, being blindfolded or having sound excluded from their ears - colleagues are sensitised to the impact of disabilities. These workshops enable people to gain insight into the difficulties faced by disabled people at work, so they can then help them find a suitable opportunity.
Also, clients are given guidance about how to welcome someone with a specific disability within their teams, and prepare the working environment. We also share real examples of how people with disabilities successfully use their skills at work. We are spreading the word: non-discrimination isn't just morally better; it also makes good business sense.
Contact information:
Bruce Rochbruce.roch@adecco.com
Tel : +33 (1) 565.617.10
http://www.adecco.com
http://csr.adecco.com
