The importance of diagnostic assessment in the workplace
Virtual Event
Our host Tracey Abbott specialises in accessible recruitment audits and validates Disability Confident Leader submissions. She will be talking to Disability Confident members who are working on their DC leadership journeys and Angelica Simpson from Genius Within about the great work they are doing as leaders and Tudor Fenwick from Young Epilepsy who are on...
Deryn Cole's work is deeply rooted in psychological theories such as Carl Jung’s Shadow work, Humanistic approach, Transactional Analysis (TA), and psychodynamic therapy. She specialises in uncovering limiting unconscious beliefs and emotions trapped within the Shadow/Ego and transmuting them using the conscious mind as the observer. Read more During the webinar, Deryn will explore the...
Join us as we delve into the world of digital accessibility with Dr. Neil Rogers, Microlink's Digital Accessibility Consultant, and Lucy Ruck, Business Disability Forum's Taskforce Manager. Our focus will be on PDF remediation and a sneak peek into the realm of AI. Lucy will also shed light on the invaluable BDF’s Technology Toolkit. Crafted...
This webinar aims to highlight the benefits of removing barriers in the workplace to allow your colleagues to shine. Going beyond compliance to best practise. Understanding the legal implications of not adjusting, the benefits of getting this right and the 3 critical success factors needed for building a great workplace adjustment service. Microlink’s CEO Dr...
This webinar is looking at the importance of having discrete support for colleagues in the workplace and those that are hybrid/home workers. There is a real challenge with employers prioritising mental health and well-being at work and it is important that we open up and engage with this conversation. We will talk about the mental...
Impact of menopause with regards to disability in work and an exploration of this being included in the Equality Act 2010. For companies looking to increase female representation at senior levels this is key. We will be joined by Sally Turner and Louise Burns from Microlink partners, Bodyline, who will reveal surprising statistics around the...
Sir Robert Buckland launched his review a few months ago. The review distilled down to 19 action points, the operative word being action. As we know, the Disability Confident ethos is all about ‘a little less conversation, a little more action.’ We’ve invited Sir Robert Buckland, Prof. Nicola Martin from LSB University, and David Forbes-Nixon...
How to navigate the complex employment maze! Our upcoming webinar offers expert guidance on excelling in your career journey. Join us for insider insights from HSBC's Mali Fernando's innovative approach through digital team internships. We will then share breaking news on the government's new Universal Support programme, announced as part of a £2bn package from...
Explore how organisations can collaborate with employees, stakeholders, and the Disability Confident scheme to foster an inclusive culture. Learn practical steps to meet Disability Confident criteria, from accessible recruitment to retention strategies.
This trending workplace topic featuring Ruhel Ahmed from ACAS, Dr Nancy Doyle and Prof Almuth McDowall will explore the challenges neurodivergent employees face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, and time management struggles. Speakers will also discuss "masking" and its impact on wellbeing, along with legal responsibilities and workplace adjustments. Employers will gain practical strategies to...
Discover why leadership buy-in is critical for embedding disability inclusion across an organisation. Featuring insights from industry leaders, including Kate Nash OBE and Michael Vermeersch, this session will explore how aligning Disability Confident strategies with business objectives drives long-term success. Kate is the founder of PurpleSpace, the world's only global network of disability employee resource...