OmniSer is excited to be a Founding Strategic Partner of PurpleSpace allies aimed at supporting employees coping with the experience of ill health, disability or the repercussions of an accident or injury, while also flourishing at work.
Sam Saunders, OmniServ’s head of innovation and regulatory Compliance, says, “Employing people with disabilities is the right thing to do in an increasingly responsible, accessible and inclusive business world. But it’s more than just a moral imperative; it also is a logical move for us which strengthens our team. If we’re going to deliver the best possible experience we can for disabled passengers, then disabled employees can contribute particularly valuable skills and insights based on their personal experiences. They have first-hand knowledge of what it is like to travel with a disability, and they can communicate that knowledge to the rest of the OmniServ team. Being a PurpleSpace Strategic Partner will further enhance our understanding of how we can deliver a better service built around real experience."
Kate Nash OBE, CEO and creator of PurpleSpace, says, “It’s great to have OmniServ on board as a Strategic Partner. They not only have real experience of helping disabled people navigate the airport and airline experience so they can have a holiday like everyone else, they are also committed to extending employment opportunities for disabled people within their own organization.”
In March 2018, OmniServ announced plans to achieve Disability Confident Employer status as soon as possible. This is a UK Government-backed programme to encourage companies to invest in supporting disabled employees, whether existing staff or newly recruited ones. OmniServ will see the company launch a range of initiatives aimed at integrating disabled staff across all its operations and ensuring they get the same opportunities as everyone else to grow their careers.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, OmniServ has committed to:
● Ensuring its recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
● Communicating and promoting vacancies.
● Offering an interview to disabled people.
● Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
● Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
