Luxury house Hermès is making another stride towards inclusivity by participating in a recruitment fair dedicated to talent with disabilities. This move aligns with the brand’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity, as well as its active strategy of training and recruitment, which has resulted in record growth of +33% in the first half of 2021 compared to 2019.
Hermès aims to strengthen its values of inclusivity by providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the various professions inherent to its know-how. This will be the brand’s fifth participation in the Hello Handicap fair, which has transitioned to an online format to promote accessibility.
In July 2020, Hermès signed a second Handicap Group Agreement, building upon the success of the first agreement reached in 2017. Over the past year, the proportion of Hermès employees with disabilities has increased to 5.7% of the workforce, compared to 3.5% three years earlier. The brand has also tripled its use of the supported sector, including ESATs (Establishment and Service for Assistance through Work) and EAs (Employment Assistance for Persons with Disabilities), within the past four years.
The Hello Handicap fair will be held from October 26th to 29th. The platform already offers around thirty job opportunities, including permanent positions, fixed-term contracts, and internships. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to take advantage of these openings and showcase their skills and talents.
To learn more about the Hello Handicap fair and explore the available job offers, please visit the official Hello Handicap website. Additionally, for more information about Hermès’ commitment to inclusivity and its initiatives, you can visit the official Hermès website.
