Now more than ever we are working in turbulent and disruptive times and to not just survive, but to thrive and to grow, will require diverse and inclusive workplaces where different perspectives are valued and recognised as key to stimulating innovation, creativity and resilience.
How to be open about your disability during the recruitment process: Q&A with Helen
Published on the Back Up Trust website
Our Founder and Director Helen Cooke was recently interviewed by the Back Up Trust for whom she is a Trustee. Helen provides some great advice for individuals with disabilities about what to disclose and how to disclose it during the recruitment process. To read the full article click here
The Back up Trust exists to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury. That means delivering a range of services to build confidence and independence back into people’s lives, and offering a support network when it is needed most. It also means challenging perceptions of disability – that life with spinal cord injury can be a full and active one.
Recruiting disabled talent: Employee experiences impact application choices
It has been found that 70% of people now look to reviews prior to making any career decisions * highlighting that young people trust reviews from their peers and like to read first-hand what it’s like to work at specific employers before they apply.
For employers looking to target disabled students this is key. Having publicly available employee stories should be a major part of their Disability Recruitment Strategy if they are to ensure that their organisation is being considered by the increasing talent pool of disabled applicants.
Collaboration is key: disability and employment
With the 25 year anniversary of the introduction of the DDA fast approaching, questions will be no doubt be asked about how effective it has been.
When it comes to employment, the facts are stark: there are 7.6 million disabled people of working age in Britain, of whom 51.5% are in employment, compared to 81.7% of non-disabled people. This suggests that, whilst progress has been made, there is still much work to be done. But what is it that needs to be done, and who needs to do it? Read more
