Disability

RIDI Awards names 2020 shortlist of pioneering employers and recruiters

Does your organisation support people with disabilities into employment? Here’s a list of the 2020 RIDI Awards finalists.

Helping disabled employees to work during the coronavirus lockdown

How do you make adjustments to enable disabled employees to work from home? The Business Disability Forum has the answers.

The power of collective empathy awakened in business

Will collective empathy be the new normal when we return to the office, benefiting people with disabilities? Caroline Casey discusses.

Considering the equality, diversity and inclusion impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Why are underrepresented groups being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19? Emma Lawrence, Senior Equality and Diversity Policy Officer at The Nursing and Midwifery Council, explores a worrying trend.

How to lead teams from home during the coronavirus pandemic

Employees working from home due to coronavirus face an uncertain future, so leadership is more important than ever.

BP: taking steps to value and encourage neurodiversity in the workplace

BP turns its traditional recruitment process on its head to empower and support neurodiverse employees.

Wilson James: the journey of creating a diverse workforce – part 1

Wilson James’ CSR Manager Susi Farnworth details what businesses can do to not only recruit, but retain a diverse workforce.

How to support staff networks through challenging times

Hear how The Power of Staff Networks is continuing to support staff networks through the current coronavirus pandemic.

The Valuable 500 bolsters pledges on World Autism Awareness Day

The Valuable 500 calls on more business leaders to ensure neurodiversity is a key part of business disability inclusion strategies.

Why accessible communications are essential in a time of crisis

Criticised for how it initially handled the UK outbreak of COVID-19, the Government has set the standard for accessible communications. Hilary Stephenson, managing director at user experience (UX) design agency, Sigma explains.