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Network Rail links with Evenbreak to attract disabled talent

Network Rail has joined up with Evenbreak, a specialist job board for disabled people

Will the Autumn Budget drive equality in the economy? – Business leaders respond

In his Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged funds to upskilling talent to stem the skills shortage, but where’s the investment in the disabled talent pool?

The disabled talent pool is there – use it, says speakers at Scottish business conference

At the recent event, Business Disability Forum’s CEO Diane Lightfoot explained how the disabled talent pool could benefit Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sectors

Creative Spirit – the force creating the IDD talent pool

Creative Spirit is shifting employer attitudes towards IDD hiring, one candidate at a time

1.2 million disabled people could be eligible for this transport scheme, are employers aware?

The Mobility Scheme offers affordable car, scooter and wheelchair options for disabled people

Queen’s Speech 2021: What D&I minded organisations need to know

The Government’s new bills will promote hiring and training for veterans and offer flexible loans to adults wanting to gain higher education

Employee trust key to understanding needs of disabled workforce

Organisations wanting to gain an accurate picture of their disabled workforce need to build understanding and trust

Employees more engaged with D&I than last year

Employees are more engaged with their firm’s D&I but minorities are still disproportionately feeling the strain of the pandemic

Do disabled people stand to benefit from the Spring Budget?

Despite offering effective assistance for businesses and employees during COVID-19, the Spring Budget didn’t provide any information about financial backing for its upcoming “National Disability Strategy”

Wilson James: The journey of creating a diverse workforce – Part 2

In our second interview with Wilson James, we ask why improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace should be a priority for businesses