Arcadis’s Valuable 500 Commitment:
Arcadis is committed to improving quality of life for all global citizens through better understanding of human experience, innovating our work to develop accessible solutions, and respecting human rights. We will continue to live the example by maintaining a diverse workforce, engaging with responsible and diverse suppliers, and producing high-quality accessible work on behalf of our clients.
We will continue to foster and grow a safe and inclusive community so that all of us can bring our best selves to work every day. We challenge the stigma of disability and neurodiversity by recognizing the unique gifts and talents our colleagues with disabilities (seen/unseen) and neurodivergence bring to the table. We also understand that making room for them results in benefits for all. To that end, we specifically promise to:
• Provide accessible application processes, including alternative formats and accommodations, to ensure equal access for all candidates.
• Offer reasonable adjustments during the selection process, and ensure our policies are clear, consistent, and readily available for new hires, current Arcadians, and line managers.
• Establish partnerships with disability and neurodiversity organizations to gain insights and guidance on improving our selection process and attracting diverse talent.
• Train our recruiters and hiring managers on inclusive talent attraction strategies, including how to effectively engage and communicate with individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence.
• Create awareness amongst line managers about how to effectively and empathetically manage employees with disabilities (seen/unseen) and neurodivergence.
• Improve the accessibility of our internal, external, and operational digital products.
• Establish Arcadis as a BDF* Disability Confident Leader and seek ways to globalize relevant best practices across the regions.
Disability and neurodiversity do not respond differently to multiple races, ethnicities, genders, ages, or cultures. Neither should we. By raising awareness, providing educational opportunities, and offering resources to our employees, we will make our world a better and more inclusive place for everyone.
*Business Disability Forum
