FAQs

The County of Brant is working with local employers to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and resources needed to support inclusive hiring, specifically for job-seekers with disabilities. The insights gathered through the survey and scheduled focused groups will help create practical, business-friendly resources to make inclusive hiring easier and more accessible.

Inclusive hiring benefits both businesses and the community by increasing workforce diversity, tapping into a broader talent pool, and creating more equitable employment opportunities. This project aims to provide employers with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently implement inclusive hiring practices.

Employer input will be analyzed to identify common challenges and best practices. These findings will directly inform the development of freely available toolkits, guides, and training materials designed to support businesses in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities.

We welcome participation from County of Brant business owners, HR professionals, hiring managers, and workforce planners who have experience with or influence over hiring decisions. We aim to hear from local employers at all stages of their inclusive hiring journey - whether they have experience, are considering it, or are facing challenges.

Yes. Employers can share their experiences anonymously through the online survey.

Research shows that inclusive workplaces experience:

• Increased employee retention and job satisfaction.
• Access to a larger, often untapped talent pool.
• Enhanced company reputation and compliance with accessibility laws.
• Improved innovation and workplace culture through diverse perspectives.

That’s okay! Through this engagement our goal is to create and provide information and tools as well as answer questions businesses may have to help them understand how to start their inclusive hiring journey. Even if you haven’t hired inclusively yet, your insights about potential challenges or hesitations are valuable.

Yes. Based on employer input, we will develop and share free resources, such as:

• Accessible job posting templates.
• Interviewing best practices for candidates with disabilities.
• Workplace accommodation guides.
• Inclusive hiring toolkits tailored to different industries.