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Agenda on Employment
The Agenda on Employment provides the framework for employers committed to developing best practice in the employment of disabled people. It was devised by the Employers' Forum on Disability and first launched by John Major, in January 1992. The ten action points make it easier to structure policy and practice in a way that reinforces long term strategic change. Employers use it to develop action plans linked to business objectives which can be implemented consistently across their organisations.
Equal opportunities policy and procedures
Disability will form an integral part of all equal opportunities policies and practices.
Staff training and disability awareness
Specific steps will be taken to raise awareness of disability throughout the organisation.
The working environment
Specific steps will be taken to ensure that the working environment does not prevent disabled people from taking up positions for which they are suitably qualified.
Recruitment
Recruitment procedures will be reviewed and developed to encourage applications from and the employment of disabled people.
Career development
Specific steps will be taken to ensure that disabled employees have the same opportunity as others to develop their full potential within the organisation.
Retention, retraining and redeployment
Full support will be given to any employees who become disabled, enabling them to maintain or return to a role appropriate to their experience and abilities within the company.
Training and work experience
Disabled people will be involved in work experience, training and education / industry.
People with disabilities in the wider community
The employer will recognise and respond to disabled people as customers, suppliers, shareholders and members of the community at large.
Involvement of disabled people
Disabled employees will be involved in implementing this Agenda to ensure that wherever possible, employment practices recognise and meet their needs.
Monitoring performance
The employer will monitor its progress in implementing the key points. There will be an annual audit of performance reviewed at board level. Achievements and objectives will be published to employees and in the UK annual report.