CANCELLED: Greensborough Employment Forum: Unlocking Local Talent

Please note that we have decided to cancel the Greensborough Employment Form. While we will not be proceeding with this event, we remain fully committed to supporting local businesses in their journey towards inclusive employment practices. Our top priority is to ensure that we continue to provide value to local employers, and with that in mind, we are shifting towards more personalised support.

We encourage you to book a one-on-one meeting with the Banyule City Council Inclusive Jobs Officer using this link to discuss your specific needs, challenges and goals regarding inclusive employment. This tailored approach will allow us to better address your unique circumstances, and provide you with the targeted assistance you need.

Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment to building a more inclusive community.

Why Attend?

Local businesses, traders, and employers are invited to the Greensborough Employment Forum.

This collaborative initiative hosted by Banyule City Council, WCIG and SYC will focus on how you can leverage inclusive employment practices to address your ongoing staffing needs by unlocking the potential of a diverse, job-ready talent pool.

What to Expect:

Proven Strategies: Learn effective methods to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
Insightful Discussions: Hear from industry experts on the business benefits and practicalities of inclusive employment.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other local business leaders over a free morning tea.
Real-world Examples: Gain insights from successful case studies demonstrating the impact of inclusive hiring.
Practical Advice: Speak to experts on how to access additional benefits like candidate pre-screening, how to access up to $10,000 in wage subsidies for each employee, and free post-employment support.

Benefits for Your Business:

Increased Profitability: Inclusive businesses are better for the bottom line.
- Inclusive businesses outperform competitors by 25 to 36 percent.
Enhance Innovation: Diverse teams bring varied perspectives and ideas.
- Inclusive teams are 10x more innovative, and 11x more effective at collaboration.
Improve Reputation: Inclusive practices strengthen your brand and appeal to a broader customer base.
- Inclusive teams are 4x more likely to provide excellent customer service.
Boost Productivity: Inclusive workplaces foster greater employee satisfaction and productivity.
- Inclusive teams are 10x more satisfied, and 4x less likely to leave.

Source: McKinsey & Company, Diversity Council of Australia

Join us in making Greensborough a leader in inclusive employment. Your participation will not only benefit your business but also contribute to a stronger, more diverse local economy.

About Your Hosts:

Banyule City Council

Banyule City Council’s Inclusive Jobs Service offers support for local businesses to meet their employment needs by promoting the benefits of inclusive hiring and employment practices. It aims to unlock under-leveraged local talent and provide inclusive economic outcomes for people facing barriers to work.

WCIG

WCIG is a community based not-for-profit organisation committed to improving lives through practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage. Its local offices in Greensborough and Heidelberg offer Workforce Australia and Disability Employment Services.

SYC

SYC is a not-for-profit organisation, that invests back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment. It provides Workforce Australia and Disability Employment Services to the Greensborough area through its local office in Heidelberg.