Creating equity in the workplace for our people

At APM, we know everyone is individual – with their own circumstances and needs - and may need different levels of support to help them succeed and achieve their goals.

APM is focused on making sure our people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the workplace, respecting their individual needs and ensuring everyone is well-equipped, no matter their circumstance.

Through Konekt, a leading provider of workplace health, safety and rehabilitation programs, and part of the APM Group, we work closely with our people with a disclosed disability, illness, or injury to make adaptations to their workplace and/or work practices to ensure they have the resources – and support – they need to feel comfortable and thrive at work.

This could mean working with leaders to educate them on an individuals’ need, providing wider desk spaces, text to voice software, flexible work hours, environmental and behavioural strategies, or access to quiet spaces.

The impact of equity in the workplace

Molly, a Home Support Assessor in APM Assessment Services, is now making the most of her workday thanks to the partnership with Konekt.

On an average day, Molly completes two or three assessments that assist older Australians to live independently at home, and then finishes the day at her home finalising notes. 

While Molly felt like she had all the tools and information to do her job in a normal day, something just wasn't working and she was often finishing up as late as 9pm each night. She then spoke with her leader who put her in touch with Konekt.

Molly was recently diagnosed with a neurodiverse condition. Following Konekt’s initial assessment, strategies were recommended to help support Molly in her workday and progress her path to success. 

Through this offering, Molly is confident that she will be able to shine in her role now that she is receiving positive support from APM.

“With the prevalence of neurodiversity, the perseverance and not giving up on me just because I'm struggling and just being there to help has been wonderful.”

Empowering our people to perform at their best is at the heart of what APM offers as an employer – join us to experience it for yourself. Explore our open roles today.