The disability symbol is given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. Guinness Northern Counties has been proud users of the disability symbol since its’ introduction in 1993.

The 5 commitments are as follows:-

1. To interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
   
   
2. To ensure there is a mechanism in place to discuss, at any time, but at least once a year, with disabled employees what they can do to make sure they can develop and use their abilities.
   
   
3. To make every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment.
   
   
4. To take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make the commitments work.
   
   
5. Each year, to review the 5 commitments and what has been achieved, to plan ways to improve on them and let employees and Jobcentre Plus know about progress and future plans.