Disabled customers will be able to wear a sunflower lanyard as a discreet sign they might need staff help with their shopping Tesco has launched a new initiative to provide better in-store accessibility to people with hidden disabilities. The UK retailer will provide sunflower lanyards to people to wear as a discreet sign they have … Continue reading Tesco joins the sunflower lanyard scheme to help people with hidden disabilities
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Online meetings, training and workshops are increasingly becoming the new normal, and as much as organisations adapt and embrace new technologies, we still need to be committed to being inclusive in our approach. In part 1 we highlighted inclusive practices, and both pre and on-call etiquette, for all meeting organisers and facilitators to be aware of. In … Continue reading Inclusive Meetings – Deep Dive
At Evenbreak, we're really keen for disabled people to engage in the census, so our voices can be included, and our needs accounted for. Here's what the ONS say: Every ten years, something truly amazing happens across England and Wales. The census, run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), counts the whole population, gathering … Continue reading Census 2021 is coming
Airwave Motorola has a people first philosophy which encourages all employees to contribute to their fullest potential. They understand and embrace the belief that our differences are what makes us a team – challenging us, pushing boundaries and encouraging new ways of thinking. Read on for find out more about inclusion at Airwave Motorola. Motorola … Continue reading Inclusion at Airwave Motorola
Tesco Extra store lit in purple Tesco has installed its 100th Changing Places facility in its Watford store to help those with complex disabilities use toilets safely and comfortably. The toilets cover a larger area and offer specialist equipment such as hoists, privacy screens and height adjustable adult-sized changing benches. The installation at the Watford Extra store marks a three … Continue reading Tesco installs 100th Changing Places facility to help disabled shoppers
Man attending online meeting Online meetings, training and workshops are increasingly becoming the new normal, and as much as organisations adapt and embrace new technologies, we still need to be committed to being inclusive in our approach. This blog seeks to address some of the challenges faced by disabled people towards ensuring everyone is able … Continue reading Making online meetings inclusive
Another example of the wonderful talent to be found on Evenbreak! Introducing Adam Pollard ... To find out more about Adam, we asked him a few questions… Adam Pollard What would be your dream role? Put simply, Big Data Architect! I like to think of myself as a bone fide applied mathematician and statistician with wide-ranging experience. My key strength is a familiarity with science, business, … Continue reading Spotlight on Talent – Adam P
Like many of you, 2020 didn’t turn out the way we were expecting but it’s not all bad news. Here are some fun facts and silver linings to take away from 2020: 1. Working From Home: Making flexible and accessible working the new normal Employers have realised it is possible to work from home effectively. By embracing this new way of working they access a larger pool of candidates who can already WFH. It … Continue reading Evenbreak: The Year in Full
The letters ADHD held up by hands You don’t need to be an expert to get the best from employees with ADHD. A little understanding and support goes a long way… Rethink what you know about ADHD The popular stereotype of ADHD of badly-behaved boys being distracted by squirrels can often be untrue or misleading … Continue reading Line Managers: How to Support Employees with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the initial letters highlighted in different colours People with ADHD have a lot to offer employers who know how to use their talents However, there are many myths about the condition which hold us back. MYTH: ADHD means you can never concentrate ADHD is not a difficulty with paying attention. … Continue reading ADHD – Busting the Myths
