Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta
Join atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta, as he speaks with a range of guests with lived experience, as well as industry experts who can provide insight into services available to those who require additional support. These candid conversations will highlight a range of different life stories, experiences and how despite it all, work truly is for everyone.
Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta
"We're not Limiting Ourselves With the Talent That's Available"| Michelle from Amazon - Ep 038
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.
It's not everyday you get to sit down with one of the worlds most recogniseable brands to learn about their passion and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
In this episode, host Shaun meets Michelle from Amazon Australia to discuss the wonderful collaboration between atWork Australia and Amazon Australia.
Michelle speaks openly about her personal commitment to creating inclusive workplaces and the value inclusion brings to a business. Michelle speaks about the important relationship they have built with atWork Australia, which has helped Amazon Australia to take an alternative and more inclusive approach to recruitment, providing people with disability a fair opportunity in their workplace.
Michelle outlined the top three initiatives that contributed to the success of this partnership:
- On the job support from atWork Australia Job Coaches
- Creating multiple channels for open and clear communication
- Providing training and education to Amazon Australia leaders
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