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 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 have a guest blog from Lizzie Penny, Co-Founder and Joint CEO of Workstyle Revolution. Discover how your organisation can include more people by implementing Workstyle principles. Image description: A group of people at a Workstyle round table, including the leaders of Mind, Carers UK, Working Families, Astriid, Age UK and Scope alongside … Continue reading Revolutionising Inclusion: Become a Workstyle Pioneer
Once a year the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards bring together leading changemakers in the recruitment sector to celebrate the very best of disability-confident recruitment. We're delighted to say that Financial Times, which advertises inclusive job opportunities on Evenbreak, were award winners this year. Throughout 2022 the Financial Times undertook a number of initiatives, directed … Continue reading Financial Times win the RIDI Awards 2022
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
At the FT we want to create an environment where people can bring their authentic selves to work and feel valued. This very much includes engaging with disabled people and giving them confidence to apply. Why is it important to your company to employ disabled people? We recognise that having a diverse workplace is best … Continue reading Inclusion at the FT