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
Category: Workplace Adjustments
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?
KPMG in Canada is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace where each individual can bring their whole self to work. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we recognize that workforce inclusion, diversity and equity strengthens our business, enriches our culture, and enables us to deepen relationships with the diverse … Continue reading Diversity and Inclusion at KPMG Canada
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
Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities. At Network Rail, we believe investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. Why is it important to Network Rail to employ … Continue reading Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail
by Tammy Harman, Careers Coach, Evenbreak Last month, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) released its ‘Outcomes for Disabled People in the UK’ report for 2020. It’s the first year the ONS has asked people specifically whether they have autism, and it’s not before time. The numbers in the report are stark. The ONS claims … Continue reading On Being Autistic – Autism at Work
Nichole is living proof of what happens when an employer provides a genuinely inclusive working environment, where individuals are truly supported. Nichole Rushton As she says, “if you had told me that after being off work for three years with a car accident injury, being in a wheelchair, feeling like I’d lost my career, I’d lost everything, that 12 months on, I would not only be employed but I’d be in … Continue reading Nichole Rushton: Embodying the power of inclusive employment
Won’t employing disabled people hold us back? Evidence shows that disabled people are, on average, just as productive as non-disabled people. We have less time off sick, fewer workplace accidents and stay in their jobs longer. Having a diversity of thought can challenge ‘group think’ and enable creativity and innovation. And having internal intelligence can … Continue reading Answers to the questions you really want to ask!
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