Discrimination

Maria Hoeritzauer: Discrimination and depression – What is the law on mental health and ‘hidden’ disabilities in the workplace?

Employers need to understand when a condition may be a disability, the legal obligations flowing from that, and what they can do to support staff and protect themselves from litigation.

Diane Lightfoot: How to create an inclusive workplace experience

Business Disability Forum believes that while monitoring disability data can be helpful, data on its own rarely paints a complete picture of an organisation’s approach to an inclusive workplace experience.

Monica McCoy: Embracing neurodiversity – why there is no “right” way to interpret the world

While being neurodiverse means having a brain that works differently from the average or typical person, there is no one “right” way to think, learn or interpret the world.

Diversity in the Workplace: The Ultimate Guide for Managers

An introductory guide to the importance of diversity in the workplace, alongside tips for addressing bias and hiring a diverse workforce.

David Plotkin: How can employers improve the wellbeing of disabled employees?

The number of disabled people in employment is increasing. Find out easy steps to help employers improve the wellbeing of disabled employees.

Employers need to be mindful of age discrimination

To help plug a chronic nationwide skills gap, over-50s are being encouraged to un-retire and return back to work, meaning employers need to be mindful of potential problems such as age discrimination.

Dr Alison McClymont: Bringing neurodivergent people to the workforce

1 in 5 people are living with a neurodiverse condition today, and yet, research finds between 30/40% of neurodivergent people are unemployed.

Seema Flower: Increasing access to work for visually impaired and blind people

Discover insights & knowledge on how employers can use assistive technology to support visually impaired or blind employees in the workplace.

Supporting transgender colleagues

The 31st of March was International Day of Transgender Visibility. Cream HR says employers must consider how they support trans people within their business.

Christine Tanner: Strategies for employing a neurodiverse workforce

Employing a neurodiverse workforce requires a shift of perspective from a world historically built for neurotypical individuals.

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