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Disability, Differing Abilities, Chronic Illness – these are all realities in the workplace, yet we often overlook the tremendous potential these individuals bring. Disability is not a deficit in capability; it's a reservoir of unique strengths waiting to be tapped into. Too often, companies approach disability hires as mere checkboxes, missing out on the strategic advantage that diverse abilities can offer. My personal journey living with a chronic illness has taught me resilience and adaptability – qualities that are invaluable in today's dynamic business landscape. It's time to recognize and harness the superpowers of disabled and differently-abled workers. Let's shift the narrative and embrace the wealth of talent and innovation they bring to the table. #DisabilityIsNotLackOfAbility #DisabilityInWorkforce #LivingChronic

Disabled employees continue to face individual and wider barriers in the workplace and in the working culture, according to Business Disability Forum’s latest survey. Significantly, just short of 80% of disabled employees surveyed said it was they, rather than their employer, who had to initiate the process of getting adjustments. The Business Disability Forum has suggested that: ‘A better understanding of managers and wider workplaces about the whole experience of having a disability and being disabled is needed, and it is also why an improved and more mature approach to removing disability-related barriers for disabled employees at work is needed’. For any support on your health and safety standards and policies in your workplace, contact us on: 📞 07835 613 816 or ✉️ Email phil@factorofsafety.co.uk #workplacesafety #businessdisabilityforum #workplacebarriers

Government publishes updated guidance to support managers in creating an inclusive work environment and in effectively managing employees with disabilities or health conditions. Read more in our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02xJrts0 #employmentlaw #workenvironment

What a week! After training with #MyGWork and MenoFest day, today we have a colleague leading a conversation to help us all understand #invisibleillness. Diversity and Inclusion is sometimes hidden, and disability inclusion is often left to last. Especially when some disabilities are hidden or not visible at first. Our colleague will be talking to us about the challenge of managing multiple invisible chronic illnesses. She will also explore how we can collaboratively create a supportive and empowering environment for our friends, co-workers, and associates who grapple with similar unseen health challenges. #inclusionanddiversity #hiddendisability #disabilityinclusion

The Passion4Social myth busters are on a mission to tackle the harmful stereotypes and misperceptions around disability employment that are still locking talented people out of the labour market. Today, we are putting health and safety top of the agenda. There is a common misconception that disabled employees will be unsafe, or more likely to have accidents in the workplace. On the contrary; disabled employees have been shown to have fewer health and safety issues than their non-disabled colleagues. Living with a disability or long-term health condition means managing risks on a daily basis; be it in the home, in a professional setting, or socialising. So, not only are disabled employees more risk-aware; they bring unique expertise to the workplace that could help you achieve better health and safety outcomes all around. One final thought to take away with you: approach your health and safety policies in the same way for all of your employees, disabled or not. #DisabilityEmployment #BustingTheMyths #HealthAndSafety

👉 Groundbreaking news for workers in the UK 👈 A recent judge's decision now allows individuals facing work-related stress to pursue disability discrimination claims against their employers. This groundbreaking ruling, exemplified by the successful case of NHS worker Debra Phillips against Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, underscores the responsibility of employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, including mental health challenges. Importantly, the decision highlights that a formal diagnosis is not necessary for an employee to be considered disabled by a tribunal. This precedent-setting case, as it progresses to a full tribunal, carries substantial implications for both employers and the tribunal system. I'd love to know........ ❓ What do you think about this development? ❓ Does it cause you any concerns? #UKemploymentlaw #DisabilityDiscrimination #workplacewellbeing #stress #mentalhealth

Have you ever wondered how to talk about disability in your workplace? Here are some thoughts I have on the matter. Let me know in the comments of the video or this post if you agree, disagree, or have additional points to add.

#TuesdayResearch #BucklandReview 11. Recommendation Consider how the online Support with Employee Health and Disability (SEHD) service can link employers to appropriate and accessible advice on best practice for recruiting and supporting autistic staff.

A new and evolving online service providing guidance for businesses who employ people with disabilities or health conditions has been unveiled. 📣 What’s in the new service? 🤔 👉 Guided information for employers to help support disability or health conditions in a range of common workplace situations. 👉 Help on legal obligations, including reasonable adjustments. Links to more detailed resources. What are the benefits to employers? 🤔 👉 Aids staff retention. 👉 Simple to use, no account or log in needed. 👉 Printable content to take away and refer to. 👉 Supports interactions around work, disability, and health, including in areas where employers can lack confidence, like mental health. Access the service here - https://bit.ly/48nmQcb *This service has been developed with input from employers, employers’ organisations, disabled people and disability organisations, and remains in development. As we add content, this link will be automatically refreshed to provide users with the most up to date information. There is a feedback link on the site which employers can use to share thoughts and ideas to help inform further improvements. #GrowthHub #CPCAGrowthHub #Cambridgeshire #Huntingdonshire #Peterborough #Service #disabilitycommunity #disabilityinclusion

NEW ARTICLE on our website: Invisible Disability – ME/CFS and Work – What You Need to Know Have you ever heard about the invisible disability – ME/CFS? Do you know how to manage it at work? And how your workplace can support you through reasonable adjustments? To find out, simply click the link below #invisibledisability #reasonableadjustments #newarticle