Discrimination

Britons with a diagnosed disability face difficultly finding employment

Britons who have a diagnosed disability are twice as likely than non-disabled Britons to agree having a disability makes it hard to find a job.

Lauren Toal: Understanding epilepsy in the workplace

In light of Epilepsy Awareness Day, Lauren Toal explains the importance of reasonable adjustments and recognition of this neurological condition.

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination while UK businesses promote neurodiverse workplaces

New research has found significant barriers to neurodivergent employees disclosing their neurodivergence to employers.

Nancy Doyle: Facilitating neurodiversity inclusion at work – Where we’ve been and where we’re going

Neurodiversity inclusion has been a hot topic since the 2000s when tech companies began hiring Autistic people to work in their coding teams.

Mia Zielinska: We are all responsible for ‘othering’ neurodiverse people (and we can stop doing it)

Honestly, how do you feel about hiring neurodiverse people? Research has found 50% would not employ someone from one of the neurominorities.

Katharine Moxham: 2023 is the year for reducing the disability employment gap

A recent review of issues holding back workforce participation indicates positive steps towards closing the disability employment gap.

Government urged to strengthen draft Mental Health Bill

The Government’s draft Mental Health Bill must be strengthened to address issues surrounding detainment and racial inequalities.

Gender bias in the workplace: Women more than twice as likely to be asked to make tea

Gender bias: research finds women are asked to make tea or coffee almost three times (42%) more than men (16%).

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