Neurodivergence - it's time for bravery and candour. It is estimated that up to 15 percent of the UK population are neurodivergent. Individuals living with neurodivergent conditions, also known as processing disorders, have a different way of experiencing the world to the neurotypical. How informed are we about neurodivergence (really)? Awareness of neurodiverse [...]
Valuing Older Workers With the UK government planning to raise the state pension age to 68*, more older workers will be remaining in the workforce for longer or returning to work after early retirement. It is time to realise the benefits of employing a diverse workforce and valuing older workers. Report shows that [...]
Employing people with disabilities - a practical guide for HR. 3rd December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In this article, we celebrate four advantages of employing people with disabilities and answer some frequently asked questions. Four advantages to employing people with disabilities High work quality: a study carried out by [...]
Belonging: the Goal of Diversity and Inclusion There is a famous quote by Verna Myers, a leading diversity and inclusion expert that says, “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” But who wants to passively wait to be asked to dance? True belonging means being asked for [...]