All government agencies collect employee data, including disability status, in HR information systems for the APS Employment Database (APSED). Data shared in agencies’ HR information systems support the government to track deliverables and outcomes against its commitments, and informs Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and agencies’ workforce planning and strategies.
BETA is working with the APSC to design guidance materials for HR professionals about the barriers that prevent staff from sharing their disability information in HR systems, and initiatives that may remove barriers for staff when deciding to provide their disability information in HR information systems.
BETA is also conducting a randomised controlled-trial in an APS agency to test different email reminders encouraging employees to keep their HR profile up to date.