Disability

89% of UK employees have suffered excessive stress in the workplace

The 2019 Stress in the Workplace study puts improving understanding of mental health concern over stress levels at work under the spotlight.

Recruiters must leverage their expertise to close disability employment gap

The Government’s target to reduce the disability employment gap to 16% by 2020 is in potential jeopardy, says the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Embrace the difference to improve diversity and inclusion

Change has taken a long time but, as former Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler explains, it’s heading in the right direction.

CBI becomes 150th global organisation to join The Valuable 500

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) – which speaks for 190,000 businesses – has joined disability inclusion initiative The Valuable 500.

Big businesses commit to mental health care in the workplace

John Lewis Partnership, Deloitte, Santander, Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Institute of Directors (IoD)) commit to mental health care.

How to future proof your business with the skills of dyslexic employees

Businesses can futureproof their workforce and combat a digital skills gap by employing dyslexic individuals.

UK employees reluctant to open up about mental health

One in three workers wouldn’t feel comfortable disclosing a mental health issue at work, while thirds think their employer is not interested.

Award-winning apprentice won’t let autism get in the way

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week, a childcare apprentice who worried that her autism would affect her career prospects, shares with others who have a disability how rewarding an apprenticeship can be.

Conservative Peer seeks mandatory disability pay gap reporting

Conservative Peer calls on the Government to force businesses to publish their disability pay gap, following on from gender and ethnicity.

How to make your employees happy in 5 simple steps

To mark International Week of Happiness at Work, Dr Josh Cullimore, Bluecrest Health Screening, shares tips on how to keep your employees happy in work.