Workplace Needs Assessments
A workplace needs assessment helps an employer understand the barriers an employee is experiencing in their role and what practical support could help.
AptoLink works with employers, HR and People teams to assess the employee’s individual requirements, working environment and day-to-day tasks before recommending appropriate workplace adjustments.
The objective is not simply to identify a condition. It is to understand how the employee’s needs affect their work and what can be changed to support them.
When Might a Workplace Needs Assessment Be Appropriate?
An assessment may be helpful when an employee:
Employers do not always need to know exactly what solution is required before contacting us. Identifying that is part of the assessment process.
When Might a Workplace
Needs Assessment Be Appropriate?
The assessment considers the employee in the context of their actual job.
The Employee’s Role
We look at the tasks they are expected to complete and where difficulties are
occurring.
The Working Environment
This may include the workstation, office, home-working environment, meetings and other aspects of the employee’s working day.
Technology and Software
We consider whether existing systems are creating barriers and whether assistive technology or specialist software could help.
Working Practices
Sometimes relatively simple adjustments to the way tasks are approached can make a significant difference.
What Will the Employer Receive?
Following the assessment, AptoLink provides clear recommendations explaining the support that
may be appropriate.
Recommendations can include:
reasonable workplace adjustments
ergonomic equipment
assistive technology
specialist software
coping strategies
coaching
software or technology training
Where required, AptoLink can also help employers source, implement and support the recommended solutions.
Workplace Needs Assessments and Reasonable Adjustments
A workplace needs assessment can help employers move from knowing that an employee requires support to understanding what that support should look like in practice.
The recommendations are based on the employee’s needs and their role rather than applying a standard list of adjustments to a particular condition.
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Arrange a Workplace Needs Assessment
If you are an employer, HR professional or People manager and are unsure what support an employee requires, contact AptoLink.
We can discuss the circumstances and help determine whether a workplace needs assessment is the appropriate next step.