The Mai-Wel Group

Advocating the Lives of People with a Disability

Employers Section

Finding the right employee for your business can be a real challenge. Hunter LabourForce Solutions can remove the stress from the process for you by providing you with the right person, when you need them at no cost.

What do we do?

We know our job seekers skills, abilities and attitudes before we introduce them to you and your workplace.

We focus on matching the Jobseeker’s abilities to your business requirements. When we have found an appropriate applicant for you, we support you and the worker to achieve the productivity rates you expect for that position.

A Great Business Decision...

No Cost Recruitment
No Cost Access to Government incentive schemes
No Cost Job Skills training
No Cost Assistance to develop the job description
No Cost On going skills development and support
No Hassle Administration of setting up the job

One of the ways we measure our success at HLFS is by job retention rates over 6 months. We believe that this is also a great way of measuring how well we match clients to meet employers needs. Whilst not every employment placement we make works out, most do. In 2007, 86% of people we placed into employment achieved long term retention.

Across Australia Business Managers are recognising the many advantages of integrating people with a disability into their work teams. There are financial incentives which are the obvious and immediate benefit, however the rewards of employing a person with a disability in your workplace are greater than just saving on labour costs.

Absenteeism is considerably lower by workers with a disability. Surveys have proven that people with a disability have a higher than average level of job satisfaction which develops long term loyalty to their employers and creates savings in financial and human resources in areas such as interviewing and re-training.

Statistics also show that people with a disability are reliable, enthusiastic, willing and keen to learn and have a strong commitment to achieving the desired results.

Hiring a person with a disability makes good economic sense and might well be the smartest business decision you make this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does HLFS offer any kind of subsidies for employers?

A: Yes, we have a range of subsidies that we can offer employers to assist with the cost of low productivity workers and training whilst workers are learning their jobs.

Q: Are there any additional costs when employing a person with a disability?

A: In relation to the costs of workplace accommodations and adjustments, 65% of employers rated the financial effect to be cost neutral and 20 % identified an overall cost benefit.

Q: What effect will employing a person with a disability have on my workers compensation and safety record?

A: Employees with a disability average one sixth of the recorded OH&S incidents of employees without a disability. 98% of employees with a disability have an average or superior safety record compared to other employees.

Employer Testimonials

"I have employed many people with barriers over the years, not always with success, but when you get it right you have a dedicated long term employee – who wants to work with you. Who looks forward to coming to work everyday and motivates those around them with their attitude. I have one now who inspires me every day".

Daryl Broadbent, Adina Vineyard Lovedale

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“The support of all the staff from The Mai-Wel Group and Hunter LabourForce Solutions has been wonderful right from the beginning. They are able to support their clients in any work place and assist in the learning and transition process to becoming valuable staff members. As an employer it is important to understand that each individual learns new tasks in different ways, and the support at Mai-Wel and Hunter LabourForce Solutions provide will guide you through this process and ensure both you as an employer, your existing staff and your new employee are working side by side comfortably”.

Amos Warner, Manager Luke Apthorpe and Family Funeral Directors

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Hailey Black came to work with us in our Cafe through Hunter LabourForce Solutions 4 years ago. Through these years Hailey has developed great skills. I find her to be an invaluable part of our cafe, especially in the kitchen. Hailey is now able to make savoury tarts, cakes, cookies etc following a recipe. Although she can work unaided I supervise just to make sure everything is ‘ok’. She shows initiative & is very, very loyal and respectful. Some of her ideas come from left field & she amazes me. I always say “I love the way your brain works” & she loves it, we have a good laugh. At first my husband and I had our challenges working with a person with a disability; however it has been truly wonderful. Hunter LabourForce Solutions has been outstanding in their support for all of us. They are always available and quick to address any issues that may arise.

J.M Lines Chef/Owner, Anoushkas Cafe

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Aaron and Thomas have become an integral part of Maitland Private Hospital since joining our team over 6 years ago.

It has been immensely rewarding watching these lovely young men grow up and develop the skills they require to make their valuable contribution to our hospital.

There is always plenty of laughter when ‘the boys’ are around as they complete their duties with good humour and diligence. We are immensely proud and grateful for the opportunity and rewards we have received by taking part in this very worthwhile program.