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24 October
'Benchmark for action' event will honour best practice
Businesses will come together to share best practice on disability at this year's 'Benchmark for action' conference on 2 November in London.
It marks the end of the Employers' Forum Disability Standard 2007 process and sees the launch of the 'Benchmark Report'.
A number of organisations will also be given a 'chief executive's diamond award' to honour their progress in a particular category, at an evening reception.
Over 100 businesses took part in the Disability Standard 2007, submitting evidence which was then independently validated, to assess where they are and what improvements need to be made.
Employers' Forum on Disability chief executive Susan Scott-Parker says: “The Benchmark Report will reveal a unique, comprehensive picture of UK business performance on disability.
“The conference is also an opportunity to share best practice and we hope the day will be useful, and enjoyable, for all who attend.”
The 'Benchmark for action' conference is hosted by HM Treasury.
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About EFD
EFD is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business. With over 400 members, EFD represents organisations that employ circa 25 per cent of the UK workforce. EFD is recognised as the authoritative voice on disability as it affects employers and service providers. Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers. A full list of EFD's gold group and further information on EFD can be viewed on our web site.
About the Disability Standard
The Disability Standard is the only management tool that enables organisations to accurately measure their performance on disability, in every way it affects the business, and to put in place action plans that deliver real business improvement.
The Disability Standard requires participating organisations to submit detailed evidence (including a range of policies, procedures and initiatives) to support self-allocated ratings in the Survey. This evidence is then independently validated by EFD.
116 organisations took part in the Disability Standard 2007, between them employing around two million people in the UK.
Employers' Forum on Disability 'Benchmark for action' conference
The 'Benchmark for action' conference will take place on 2 November in central London. During the day delegates, comprising Disability Standard participants, will undertake group work and listen to speakers including EFD chief executive Susan Scott-Parker and EFD associate Phil Friend. The evening will see an awards reception hosted by Susan Scott-Parker and EFD associate Simon Minty.
Employers' Forum on Disability is able to offer spokespeople to media on request
For further information or to report on the 'Benchmark for action' awards, set to take place in London on 2 November, please contact Issy Rule
Issy RulePR & Communications Coordinator
Employers' Forum on Disability press office
Email: issy.rule@employers-forum.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020