At Evenbreak, we are always amazed at the talent within our candidate pool, and will be showcasing some of our candidates. If you are an employer looking for talent, watch this space! Today we are putting the spotlight on James. Here are his answers to our questions: What kind of role would your skill-set and … Continue reading Spotlight on Talent – James
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The turkey is eaten, the presents unwrapped, and it's the same old films being shown on TV. So we thought we'd share some fun videos with you (although beware of some inappropriate humour!). We like Zach Anner's Top 10 things I wish people knew about Cerebral Palsy (and he has the biceps of a Greek … Continue reading Some Irreverent Boxing Day Viewing
Flexible working used to be something that only Mums requested after maternity leave. They were usually turned down. And they were respected less for having the gumption to ask for it: A death knell in the corporate world, as it were. Now, employers are fast cottoning on to the massive benefits for their organisations. … Continue reading Flexible working – the benefits for business
The UK employment legislation is quite extensive and those who have been wronged during work hours or have been dismissed without solid grounds have several options they can resort. Of course, these are just two of the most common issues employees face when they consider they have been subject to unfair treatment at work. There … Continue reading Employment appeal tribunals and disabled people
All employers are at a different stage in their journey to become more inclusive and accessible to disabled candidates. Some are looking at this for the first time, perhaps having previously focused on race, gender or other issues. Others have been working on this agenda for many years and have come up with some great … Continue reading Share and Celebrate Successful Inclusion!
Unlocking the potential of disabled people and giving them a fair chance to work their way out of poverty By David Constantine At Evenbreak we know the challenges often faced by our candidates who are seeking work. In developing countries those challenges are often magnified due to the extreme poverty that millions … Continue reading Ready, Willing and Able
Please note: this is a guest post, and Evenbreak has not checked the accuracy of the information given. Often, disabled people suffer from the problem of discrimination. In fact, they can face major hurdles in getting an education and employment. In the UK, a person is disabled if one learns with difficulty, has mental or long … Continue reading Funding for Further Education and Self-Employment for Disabled People
A guest blog, written by Nadine Denneth, Founder & Director of N.ableD. As a small business owner, I can appreciate the challenges and cost implications facing organisations when it comes to handling long-term absence for staff members who are suffering from ill-health. There is free help and advice out there for both employers and employees who … Continue reading Reducing Sickness Absence Through Empowering Employees
Going through the interview process is nerve wracking, stressful, tiring, etc… especially when you are unemployed. Add traveling on top of the other stressors and your interview just got a fair bit worse. Don’t panic though, there are many ways to make it easier, less stressful, and ultimately more successful when hunting that job. Here … Continue reading How to Make it Easier when Interviewing Away
A guest post: Importance of an Inclusive Employer with a Commitment to Employees with Disabilities Whether you are disabled and are trying to find a job or are the employer who is about to hire a person with a disability, there are some things you need to know. For the Employer Hiring someone who has … Continue reading Importance of an Inclusive Employer with a Commitment to Employees with Disabilities
