International Day of Older Persons, held on 1 October, provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution older people make to society – including in our workplaces. For employers, it is also a useful opportunity to consider whether age is properly…
Recruitment is often the first experience a potential employee has with your organisation. If your hiring process isn’t accessible, you could be unintentionally excluding talented people before they’ve had the opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer. As businesses continue…
As the UK endures its fourth heatwave this year, extreme weather is becoming an increasingly important workplace consideration. For employers, keeping people safe during periods of extreme heat is not simply a health and safety issue – it is also…
When we hear the word “Accessibility”, we often associate it with ramps, lifts and building design. And while physical access is important, workplace accessibility is much broader than that. The Cambridge Dictionary definition of accessibility is “the quality of being…
In recent years, conversations about inclusion and diversity at work have grown louder – from debates about DEI roles to confusion about legal requirements, benefits, and where to start. Organisations are at very different stages in their journey. Some are…
