In her latest blog, Jane argues for the competitive advantages law firms can gain by hiring disabled professionals, noting their under-representation in the sector. She identifies five key benefits, including access to untapped talent, improved retention, reduced legal risks, enhanced client relationships, and a stronger position in procurement, emphasizing that inclusion drives business success.
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Evenbreak is excited to announce that we are now a CPD-accredited training organisation, and that all our standard sessions will have CPD accreditation by the end of the year. Image description: A photo of one of our #DisabilityRepresentation models. She has long black hair, is smiling widely, and uses British Sign Language. Beside her is … Continue reading Evenbreak is now a CPD-Accredited Training Organisation
The Paralympics is a time to celebrate the incredible athleticism of disabled athletes, fostering team spirit and shining a spotlight on inclusion on the global stage. As many organisations and brands prepare to incorporate the Paralympics into their marketing strategies, Dayna Halliwell, Content and Engagement Manager at Evenbreak, shares practical tips to ensure your approach … Continue reading Inclusion Beyond the Games: How to create inclusive marketing communications
At Evenbreak, we’ve discussed whether The Paralympics are Good or Bad for Disabled People. But did you know that many disabled people would simply not be eligible to participate in the Paralympics? Read on to find out more about the history of the Paralympic movement and why many disabled athletes do not fit the criteria … Continue reading Why Many Disabled People are Excluded from The Paralympics 2024
Imagine a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to contribute their best. For many disabled people, this ideal is far from reality. Everyday tasks and processes that seem easy for some can create mountains of obstacles for others. But often the problem isn't with the individual - it's with the system. Subtle biases, … Continue reading Creative Solutions For An Inclusive World: Ahmed’s Story
We spoke to the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) about how they are committed to fulfilling this goal, including the launch of a Workplace Adjustments Hub and methods for supporting neurodiverse employees to excel in their Civil Service careers. DCMS have launched a new hub to help staff members seek workplace adjustments and enable … Continue reading DCMS aims to be the most inclusive government department by 2025
auticon and Unicus have recently joined forces to become the largest autistic-majority company in the world, where 81% of employees are autistic. The two innovative social enterprises and global players in the IT industry have united under the umbrella of auticon GmbH. The deal establishes a global model for an autistic-majority social enterprise, advancing its ESG … Continue reading Addressing Inequalities in Employment for Autistic Adults
In the UK, Unilever is partnering with us at Evenbreak, to help connect people interested in exploring a career in advertising production with relevant people in the industry. Candidates can register their interest in becoming a mentee on a production below. By being involved you are helping to increase diverse and authentic representation of people with disabilities in … Continue reading Interested in a Career in Advertising Production?
NFU Mutual is one of the inclusive employers that advertise job roles on Evenbreak. We are delighted to share that NFU Mutual has been named a ‘Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023’ for the 8th year running. The Gallup Awards recognise the most engaged workplace cultures in the world: those organisations that transform their workplaces by putting people at … Continue reading NFU Mutual named as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023
Pictured (from left to right): Simon Minty, Diane Lightfoot, Jane Hatton, Dr Nasser Siabi and Jemma Redden Evenbreak won the Disability Smart Inclusive Workplace Experience Award at the Disability Smart Awards 2023 last week. Evenbreak received the Business Disability Forum (BDF) award at a live-streamed ceremony hosted by Freshfields in London and sponsored by Microlink. … Continue reading Evenbreak wins Disability Smart Inclusive Workplace Experience Award