Despite growing awareness around disability in society and employment, disabled people are still more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people. Barriers remain in recruitment, and many disabled employees still lack access to the support and development opportunities they need. Furthermore, non-visible disabilities can present multiple challenges for workplaces and staff, who want to provide a supportive environment.
Fostering a diverse and equitable workplace culture isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential for your people and it’s good for your business. When employees feel seen, heard, and supported they are better able to give their best. Disability inclusion is vital in our society where 1 in 5 people are disabled, and many more might have a disability that is not immediately obvious.
VinciWorks’ new guide will help employers understand their legal obligations under the UK Equality Act, how to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities, and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment through flexible working, inclusive language, and equitable recruitment practices. It also addresses issues such as the disability pay gap and the impact of non-visible disabilities in the workplace, providing practical advice for creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
The guide is available for free, instant download.
Disability in the workplace training
Despite progress in raising awareness about disability and long term health conditions, there remains a gap between policies and everyday practical application. VinciWorks’ Disability Confidence course is designed to normalise disability in our places of work and in our businesses, in order that learners can act and communicate with confidence to offer a truly inclusive experience whether they’re engaging with customers, clients or colleagues.
Try the course https://vinciworks.com/coursedemo/?courseid=896
On demand webinar: Disability in the workplace: Fostering inclusion
In our recent webinar on disability in the workplace, our experts offered an overview of the issues and challenges surrounding disability and the workplace and considered how to build inclusion into all aspects and stages of the employment experience, from recruitment onwards. We also shared best practice advice for embedding inclusion at every stage of the employment journey.
The webinar covered:
– Creating a disability inclusion strategy
– Attracting and recruiting diverse talent
– Managing and supporting staff with invisible disabilities
– Onboarding and career development for disabled employees
– Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
– Using inclusive language and effective communication
– Principles of best practice for an inclusive workplace
