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.
Category: Attitudes Around Disability
The article emphasizes that success in AI-driven workplaces hinges on decision-making rather than coding skills. It argues that professionals with disabilities often possess unique lived experiences that enhance problem-solving and critical thinking, making them well-equipped for AI collaboration. The focus is on human-led approaches and including diverse perspectives to improve outcomes.
The government is revamping its Disability Confident scheme to enhance workplace inclusion for disabled individuals. While the original scheme faced criticism for ineffectiveness, the new version will require employers to progress within two years and incorporate disabled individuals' feedback. It can be a valuable tool if employers are committed to meaningful inclusion practices.
This week, we’re excited to share a guest blog from Oscar Anderson on how including disabled people can improve the travel industry. Oscar offers personal insights into travelling as a disabled person and why inclusion in travel can benefit everyone. Image description: A photo of Oscar smiling beside a symbol of an airplane. Text reads … Continue reading How Including Disabled People Can Improve the Travel Industry
Evenbreak proudly sponsors The Unlearning Ableism Podcast, hosted by Jamie Shields and Celia Chartres-Aris. The podcast invites guests to discuss their lived experiences of disability, ableism, and internalised ableism, centring honest conversations and making the uncomfortable, comfortable. Image Description: Podcast hosts Jamie Shields, a white man with short brown hair and Celia Chartres-Aris, a white … Continue reading The Unlearning Ableism Podcast: Q&A with the Hosts
TW: Racism Black History Month UK takes place during October, and the 2024 theme was ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This emphasises the importance of telling and retelling the stories and experiences of Black individuals and communities, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. Throughout October, Evenbreak featured story takeovers from Black and disabled voices, sharing their experiences of being both … Continue reading The Impact of Being Black and Disabled in the Workplace
A recent YouGov poll revealed that a quarter of employers admitted to defying laws designed to help blind people access work. The results, while shocking to some, are unfortunately not surprising to those familiar with the ongoing challenges faced by disabled people in the workplace. One in five employers said adjustments to make their organisations … Continue reading Breaking Barriers: The Unseen Struggle of Disabled People
Evenbreak's founder and CEO, Jane Hatton, has written her thoughts on the Rosie Jones documentary. Read on to find out more... Rosie Jones, the much-loved comedian, actor, and commentator, has been the subject of a lot of abuse all her life, due to cruel and abhorrent reactions to her Cerebral Palsy. She decided to create … Continue reading Rosie Jones and the R-Word
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?