Disability

Chris Jay: Understanding the impact of disability microaggressions

When we think of discrimination, we tend to imagine obvious, dramatic acts of bias - but what about the subtle ones?

Diane Lightfoot: Five steps for creating a disability inclusive workplace in 2025

January is a time for taking stock and thinking about goals for the year ahead. This can be the case with disability inclusion goals.

Number of employers reporting disability data significantly improves

There has been a significant increase in the number of employers who report on...

International day of persons with disabilities

The International Day of Disabled Persons is on the 3rd December. This important day promotes understanding and increased awareness.

Are businesses ‘Purple Washing’ to hide poor disability practice?

Organisations with a diverse workforce perform better but how can you tell if a business is truly diverse or just ‘purple washing’?

Lack of accessible business travel limits career prospects for disabled workers

Respondents cited inaccessible travel and accommodations services, a lack of knowledge about their travel needs, and prejudice as the main obstacles.

Lorna Harris: Autistic Pride Day – supporting autistic employees in the workplace

Explore how to make each stage of the recruitment process more autism-friendly, from initial contact to employment.

Disability Pride Month – July

Disability Pride Month, observed every July, is an annual celebration that aims to promote...

Empowering Disabled Employees: Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces

Explore effective inclusive practices, delve into disability policy, debunk common misconceptions, and share how to create more supportive and accessible workplaces for disabled employees.

Joshua Wintersgill: How companies can better support disabled workers

Actively seeking to include disabled individuals in the workforce promotes equal opportunities and enhances representation.

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