What is Oxfam’s policy on disability?
In 2001 Oxfam GB was awarded the ‘Two-Ticks’ symbol by the government Employment Service in the UK. By using the Two Ticks symbol, Oxfam GB is making five commitments, these are: recruiting disabled people, retaining employees who become disabled, consulting disabled employees, developing greater awareness of disability, reviewing progress. Making the five commitments means that Oxfam will: • Interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. • Ensure there is a mechanism in place to discuss at any time, but at least once a year, with disabled staff what can be done to ensure they can develop and use their abilities. • Make every effort, should a staff member become disabled, to ensure their continued employment at Oxfam GB. • Take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make the commitments work. • Annually review the five commitments, and what h
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