Accessibility is often viewed as a technical or compliance requirement, but in reality it plays a much bigger role in talent attraction than many organisations realise. From the moment a candidate lands on your careers page, accessibility influences who can apply, who drops off, and who feels welcome to engage with your brand.
In this session, Reach ATS and Recite Me explore how accessibility impacts the recruitment experience end to end and why it’s becoming an essential part of modern hiring strategy. We’ll look at the most common barriers candidates face, how expectations have changed, and the practical steps employers can take to improve access without overhauling their entire process.
We’ll be joined by Chris Hind, UK Sales Team Manager at Recite Me, who will share real-world insight from working with organisations across sectors, highlighting what accessible recruitment looks like in practice and how small changes can significantly widen your talent pool.
Whether you work in recruitment, HR, early careers, or employer branding, this session will help you rethink how candidates experience your hiring process and how accessibility can become a genuine driver of attraction.
When
Date: February 25th | When: 2:00pm -2:45pm (GMT) | Where: Online (Zoom)
What We’ll Cover (Short Agenda)
Agenda Snapshot (45 minutes + Q&A)
1. Welcome & Context – Reach ATS
Why accessibility now matters in recruitment, and what candidates and employers are telling us.
2. Accessibility in Modern Recruitment – Recite Me
How expectations have shifted, common barriers candidates face, and why accessibility is now part of employer reputation.
3. Where Candidates Drop Off (Joint)
Real examples of accessibility barriers and how they impact applications, diversity, and employer brand.
4. What Good Looks Like – Recite Me
Practical guidance on accessible job pages, application forms, inclusive design, and assistive tools.
5. Technology That Supports Accessibility (Joint)
How Reach ATS and Recite Me work together to remove barriers and support better candidate journeys.