Supporting Access to Employment in Waterford

Making recruitment more accessible does not have to mean overhauling your entire hiring process. A few practical changes can help remove barriers and give more people the opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer.

For employers, this is an important part of Social Recruitment, widening access to employment and looking beyond traditional recruitment channels.

1. Focus on the essentials

Keep job descriptions clear and make sure requirements are genuinely necessary for the role.

Unnecessary criteria can exclude strong candidates before the process even begins.

2. Make it easy to request support

Let candidates know that reasonable accommodations are available during recruitment, whether that means extra time, an accessible venue or a different interview format.

3. Build flexibility into interviews

Where appropriate, consider practical tasks, remote interviews or other ways for candidates to demonstrate their suitability.

Accessibility is about removing barriers, not lowering standards.

4. Work with Employability Services

Employability Services can help employers reach candidates who may face additional barriers to work, including people with disabilities.

If you’re planning for the future of your workforce, and want to learn how to be a more inclusive empoyer, Turas Nua is here to help.

Through services delivered by Turas Nua across the Midlands, Kildare and Waterford, employers can access support with Social Recruitment and connect with jobseekers who are ready to bring their skills into the workplace.



Small changes can make recruitment more inclusive while also helping employers access a wider pool of talent.

👉 Get in touch to explore how our services can support your organisation.