Business Disability Forum share their recommendations for what employers can do to improve the experience of disabled employees. Their Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023 sponsored by Microlink, explores the process, experience and impact of workplace adjustments, and updates their 2019 research. Disabled employees continue to struggle at work due to both individual barriers in their job… Read more »
As an employer you have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to remove or minimise any disadvantage faced by a disabled applicant or worker. Links Equality and Human Rights Commission guide Equality law recognises that bringing about equality for disabled people may mean changing the way in which employment is structured, the removal… Read more »
There are many different ways that your organisation can take positive action to improve the chances of disabled applicants. Links Government guide to positive action in recruitment and selection Remember, positive action is perfectly legal, as long as you can justify the need. It’s not the same as positive discrimination, which is illegal. Positive action… Read more »
Explore the UK legal position on disability discrimination and the importance of making reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. Links Disability & Employment | Factsheets | CIPD Disability at work | CIPD Viewpoint Recommendations for positive progress As part of coherent inclusion, diversity and employee engagement strategies, employers should undertake thorough reviews of policies and… Read more »