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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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.
Evenbreak is the UK’s most accessible job board, dedicated to supporting individuals who identify as deaf, disabled, neurodivergent or those with long-term health conditions to find new or better careers with the most inclusive and supportive employers. NFU Mutual is a leading provider of general insurance and financial services across the UK. For over 110 … Continue reading Secure your career future with NFU Mutual
Do you want to find the right candidate for your role yet are daunted about offering it to the talented disabled candidate? We bust some common myths on this taboo topic and aim to empower you to make your company a market leader. Myth 1: Having a disabled staff member will cost us more money. Truth: … Continue reading Scared To Hire? 9 Myths About Recruiting Disabled Talent
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
One of our inclusive employers, Pfizer, shares some of their initiatives to support staff wellbeing in the workplace such as Mental Health First Aiders and their partnership with The Boy in the Blue. Read on to find out more. Mental Health Awareness WeekPfizer UK celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2023; the focus was … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness at Pfizer
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
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