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: Attracting Diverse Talent
Jane Hatton's blog emphasizes the importance of salary transparency in recruitment. She argues that vague terms like "competitive" deter job seekers and advocates for clear salary disclosures to promote fairness and inclusivity. Transparency not only attracts suitable candidates but also enhances employer branding and helps address pay gaps, especially for disabled individuals.
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 share a guest blog from Steve McNally, award-winning Business Writer. Steve explains why effective recruitment ads must connect with people on an emotional and neurological level, and how a storytelling approach is key to attracting a broad talent pool and fostering inclusivity. Image description: A yellow outline of a human head, brain, … Continue reading How To Write Inclusive Job Ads For Human Beings
Finding the best person for the job is tough, and in today's market, a well-written advert is key. But a great ad does more than just attract top talent; it creates a welcoming space for everyone, including disabled candidates. Evenbreak's Anna Masefield and Mahomed Khatri are here to guide you on how to craft inclusive … Continue reading How To Craft Job Ads To Attract Disabled Talent
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
Find out how the world-leading marketing and data analytics company, Kantar, gave back to their employees to mark this year's World Mental Health Day. In October, colleagues across Kantar worldwide were given an extra day off work to unwind and focus on their well-being. With the whole company out of the office and clients made … Continue reading Celebrating World Mental Health Day at Kantar
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are very proud to have created a work environment that embraces individuality. We celebrate our differences and applaud imagination and innovation. Why is it important to Sanofi to employ disabled people? It is important to … Continue reading Diversity and Inclusion at Sanofi
The importance of creating an accessible candidate journey Providing candidate support online to enhance their user experience from discovery and attraction right through to application and onboarding, is vital to obtain the very best skill sets for your business regardless of people disabilities and impartments. Website accessibility and inclusion factors have never been more important … Continue reading The Importance of Creating an Accessible Candidate Journey
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