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Maintaining momentum on workplace mental health

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the Business Disability Forum emphasises the need to prioritise mental wellbeing in the virtual workplace

New report reveals lack of representation in top FTSE 100 companies

An analysis of the boards of top UK companies reveals a continuing lack of black, Asian and minority ethnicity (BAME) representation.

The diversity dilemma of COVID-19: why diversity and inclusion is more important than ever

Diversity and inclusion haven’t disappeared during the pandemic, so businesses shouldn’t be excused for thinking it.

UN urged to help those with disabilities amid COVID-19

New campaign by disability rights groups calls on the United Nations to ensure COVID-19 measures include people with disabilities.

Access to Work updates for disabled workers should have come sooner

Access to Work: Support for disabled home workers welcome, but should have been communicated sooner, says Business Disability Forum.

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.

Northern Trust: strategy and data are key to boosting D&I in the workplace

Northern Trust’s Sarah Boddey knows first-hand the benefits of attracting junior staff from diverse backgrounds.

Hassell Inclusion: making the digital world accessible for all

Hassell Inclusion is on a mission to make websites, phone apps and other digital products fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Equality in the workplace: Equality Commission’s asks for 2020

Equality Commission’s CEO Rebecca Hilsenrath outlines their ten asks for employers and Government to advance workplace equality this year.