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Disabled people of working age in the UK represent around 20% of all available talent. Less than half of this total are currently employed and at least one million of these are currently actively seeking work. This is not so much a dormant talent pool as an under utilised talent pool, and one that the public sector, in particular shouldn’t be ignoring.

Kate Headley, Director of the Clear Company and lead speaker at the Employers Forum on Disability’s Recruitment Masterclass workshop explained: “Consistently the recruitment of disabled talent is considered a major challenge. Our research concludes that this is not a simple case of employer brand or attraction strategy but is about employers’ competence when it comes to recruiting this rich pool of potential. We find that the barriers lie throughout the recruitment process, from poor job design, lack of flexibility and ill constructed assessment processes.”

Statistics released in the 2008 National Online Recruitment Audience Survey show that Jobsgopublic’s commitment, thanks to its software capabilities and online candidate attraction methods has been recognised by its target audience. The report finds that 6% of jobsgopublic jobseekers declare a disability, this is double the national average.

Richard Tyrie co-founder of Jobsgopublic said: “We are 100 per cent committed to playing a leading role in developing accessible services to all online jobseekers. In the increasingly competitive world of attracting and retaining talent we cannot afford to miss opportunities, simply because software processes present unnecessary barriers.

“As pioneers in the way organisations attract and retain the very best talent, we are about to launch the first ever bespoke online portal specifically designed to providing targeted access to disabled talent by disability confident employers. “
JGP the software arm of Jobsgopublic, have been active members of the Employers Forum on Disability and will be supporting the Recruitment Masterclass - Bringing in Fresh Talent.  As software recruitment specialists JGP are actively encouraging organisations to review their recruitment and attraction methods in light of this potential pool of talent.
Kate Headley explains “…expertise will be shared at the masterclass – but the message will be clear, good recruitment  practice is inclusive, get it right for disability and you will have the leading edge and an attractive and enviable approach.”

Those working for a housing association in the West Midlands have been praised by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

In a recent report by the commission, Evesham and Pershore Housing Association (EPHA) was said to be providing "excellent" housing services.

Furthermore it was said to have an "excellent" chance of achieving future improvements, making it only the fourth housing association in England to receive such a commendation.

Among the areas EPHA was praised for included completing repairs to a high standard and tackling anti-social behaviour.

Such news could be of interest to those who are seeking work via a regional recruitment portal.

Deborah Good, regional acting head of housing for the Audit Commission, said: "A strong customer focus, together with clear leadership and self-awareness, means that EPHA is continuously working to understand and tackle the challenges faced by its residents and communities."

Last month, the commission stated that Letchworth-based North Hertfordshire Homes is offering a "good" level of service to tenants.

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Those working for a public sector body in the south-west of England have been praised by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

South Gloucestershire council was commended by the commission’’s corporate assessment inspection team for its operations with network partners in increasing the use of public transport and providing a cost-effective service.

Furthermore, the council was praised for addressing housing needs in the region, tackling inequalities and maintaining high rates of recycling.

Phil Suter, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "South Gloucestershire council is performing strongly.

"It is ambitious for its communities and works effectively with partners and the community to address issues surrounding the growth of the area."

Such news might be of interest to those seeking work in the public sector.

Last month, the commission stated North Hertfordshire district council was performing a good service in tackling cases of environmentally damaging crime such as graffiti and fly tipping.

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Lancashire county council has been praised in a new report, it has been revealed.

A recent study by the Audit Commission’’s corporate assessment inspection team commended those working for the public sector body for providing an improving range of services, including taking steps to tackle waste management and reduce levels of child poverty.

Tom Keena, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "It is very encouraging to see the progress that Lancashire county council is making in tackling the issues faced by local people."

Furthermore, the local authority was praised for providing a cost-effective service, working well with network partners and a commitment to social inclusion.

Such news may be of interest to those seeking work via a regional recruitment portal.

Creating jobs and improving inequality were also shown to be areas of success for the local authority.

Earlier this summer Solihull metropolitan borough council was praised by the Audit Commission for reducing crime and improving road safety.

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Those working for a public sector body in the east Midlands have been recently praised by the Audit Commission, it has emerged.

In a report by the commission, Nottinghamshire county council was said to have made numerous improvements in the services it offers and is "performing well".

As well as being commended for meeting the needs of both young people and older parts of the community, the council was said to be working well with its network partners for setting up a programme for future improvements.

Stephen Barnett, senior manager at the Audit Commission, stated that the local authority "continues to make significant and continuous improvements in the way it works and to services for local people".

Furthermore, it was revealed the council has improved its recycling and waste transportation services.

In other news, Selby district council was recently praised by the Audit Commission for its community services, as it has taken steps to reduce crime levels and improve the overall quality of life for its residents.

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