Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has registered as a Disability Confident employer through the Disability Confident Scheme.

The Disability Confident Scheme is a voluntary, government-backed initiative designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain individuals with disabilities and health conditions.

The scheme acknowledges businesses that have taken action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people.

Employers participating in the scheme commit to providing equal opportunities for career development and ensure an accessible working environment as well as supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to remain in work, with the initiative developed in collaboration with employers and representatives of disabled individuals.

Oakland International Head of Talent Development Kate Hewitt commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to be part of this scheme. It’s rewarding to be able to attract those who have additional needs and face challenges in gaining access to meaningful employment.

“Being able to support them to overcome potential barriers in accessing meaningful work is humbling. We’re excited to work on the next stage in becoming a disability confident employer alongside other meaningful and value adding initiatives with our local communities.”

A sustainable business with an environmental and social conscience, Oakland International is a Certified B Corporation and an equal opportunities employer, a total supply chain solutions specialist, and a leader in direct to consumer, case consolidation, contract packing, storage and distribution, food tempering and brand development support for all types of food, servicing diverse markets across the UK and Ireland.

Oakland International is also an expert in saving food and non-food products from going to waste via their distress load management service and aim to be the first business within their sector to reach net zero.

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Image L to R: Oakland International Head of Talent Development Kate Hewitt, Group HR Director Nicola Harris and Gary Woodman, Chief Executive of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

Company details:    Oakland International Limited

UK: +44 (0) 1527 596 222 e: sales@oakland-international.com

www.oakland-international.com

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