Managing Disability at Work

Tuesday 24th August 2021 | Online Event

The business case for disability inclusivity is clear; employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives, resilience and problem-solving abilities to workplaces. Just 1 in 2 people with disabilities are in work, however, compared with over 80% of the non-disabled population, representing a vast pool of untapped talent.

The current shift towards working from home and the organisational changes brought about by COVID-19 present a unique chance to overhaul workplace policy and culture to better support and include staff with disabilities. It is crucial that organisations seize this opportunity to foster greater disability-inclusivity.

At our upcoming 'Managing Disability at Work' event, you will foster a better understanding of disability and the steps needed to become a disability-confident employer. You will also come away with a crucial understanding of employer responsibilities as staff work remotely.

Please note that on-demand video recordings of all sessions will be made available to delegates following the event.

This event is partnered with Business Disability Forum and PurpleSpace. For further information, please visit our Partners page here.

Why attend?

Learn how to recruit, manage and support staff with disabilities, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to progress and flourish within your organisation
Bring new, innovative ideas on increasing and supporting disability in your workplace back to your organisation, with the insight needed to put them into practice
Hear from leading figures about how to educate staff and foster understanding of disability within your organisation
Enjoy an opportunity to engage with expert speakers and your peers
Receive on-demand video recordings and speaker presentations for your reference after the event
This event is CPD certified, and contributes to your professional development

Key speakers:

Ben Merrick, Deputy Civil Service Disability Champion; Director of the Overseas Territories Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Kamran Mallick, CEO, Disability Rights UK
Karen Jackson, Founder-Director, didlaw
Jen Rooney, Founder, The Wellbeing Tortoise
Daniel Cadey, Senior Disability Business Partners, Business Disability Forum
Trishna Bharadia, Translator and Health Advocate
Kate Nash OBE, Founder & CEO, PurpleSpace
Mark Russell, Inclusion, Diversity & Social Equality Advisor, KPMG

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in creating an inclusive workplace, including: employers; HR managers/officers; wellbeing officers; senior managers; consultants; trade unions, staff network leads and representative groups.

Registration

Public Sector rate: 1 Place £195 (+VAT) | 4+ Places £150 each (+VAT)
Corporate rate: 1 Place £395 (+VAT)
Charity rate: 1 Place £145 (+VAT)

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