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Do you work in #Glasgow? Are you looking for quality, free online #training? Scottish Union of Supported Employment are offering Glasgow-based employees #FullyFunded training to help make workplaces more #DisabilityInclusive Join the first session: Neurodiversity in the Workplace on Thurs 13 March Register for free: https://ow.ly/guJw50USnLP #InclusiveWorkplaces

Imagine being told that, starting today, you’ll work for free until the end of the year. How would you feel? Today is #DisabilityPayGapDay in the UK, highlighting a serious inequity. Disabled people, on average, earnt £3,460 less per year in 2023 (£4,300 in 2024) than non-disabled colleagues, which equates to working the last 47 working days of the year unpaid. And it’s not just about wages. Disabled people are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed compared to non-disabled individuals, with the employment rate for disabled people at 53% versus 82% for non-disabled people. For impairment-specific groups, such as those with learning disabilities or people who are blind or visually impaired, the unemployment gap is even larger. So, what can we do to close this gap? Here are some steps to consider: - Transparency: Requiring employers to publish disability pay gap data helps bring issues to light and encourages change. - Accessible recruitment: Streamlined and inclusive hiring processes make applying for jobs more equitable. - Better adjustment processes: Simplifying workplace adjustments ensures that disabled employees receive the support they need to succeed. - Progression monitoring: Regularly tracking career progression helps identify and eliminate barriers to advancement. It’s time to address these disparities head-on and build a workforce where disabled employees are supported, paid fairly, and given the same opportunities as everyone else. [post edit: since publication i've actually found out the pay gap figure for this year is even worse than the one quote above. The most recent data lists disabled people earning £4,300 less than non-disabled people in 2024. Source: https://lnkd.in/emvMqGr3.] ID: a Robbie Crow infographic with a dark purple background and light-colored text. At the top, it reads "Disability Pay Gap Day" followed by "Thursday, 7 November 2024." Below, there is a pound symbol inside a circle, next to the text stating, "Disabled people earn an average of £3,460 less than non-disabled people, annually." Further down, it mentions, "From 7 November, disabled people effectively work unpaid for 47 days of the year," with the number "47" inside a circle. The graphic continues with a bar chart icon and states, "Only 53% of disabled people are employed, versus 82% of non-disabled. A 29% disability employment gap." At the bottom, it says, "It’s time to close the disability employment and pay gaps”. #DisabilityPayGap #EquityInEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #Disability #Adjustments #DiversityAndInclusion #Content

Discover how #AccessToWork #MentalHealth Support Service helps employers address mental health challenges in the workplace, offering tailored support to create inclusive, thriving work environments. Join Able Futures as part of #InclusiveWorkplacesWeekScotland and register now for this #free webinar https://ow.ly/TPZe50TWwo2

Discover the 1-2-1 business support available to businesses of all shapes and sizes in Scotland, as well as the host of digital tools available on the Skills Development Scotland Employer Hub. Register now for this #free webinar as part of #InclusiveWorkplacesWeekScotland https://ow.ly/UP4U50TWxQT

Expand your talent pool, embrace new skills & find innovative solutions by encouraging diversity in your workplace. Access new funding for training & services to help #GlasgowEmployers create a fair & inclusive environment for disabled people. Find out more: https://ow.ly/oumz50TZzMT #DiversityInclusion

🌟 Attention Employers 🌟 Inclusive Workplaces Week Scotland is coming up from 18 to 22 Nov and you won't want to miss out on FREE essential info sessions & training webinars! Discover how #SupportedEmployment can bring new, diverse & incredibly talented individuals to your workplace for FREE. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to build a more diverse team and achieve positive impacts for your business and disabled people. Sign up for this week of online sessions: https://ow.ly/Uskg50TGYlC #InclusiveWorkplacesWeek #TalentDiversity #SupportedEmployment

Members of our Experience Network are performing at The Assembly Roxy Theatre on Fri & Sat 5th and 6th April with tickets available at https://lnkd.in/eFEGns_X Here's what it's all about! Group who Last Time performed in the dark go even darker! Visually Impaired Creative Scotland (VICS) A group of performers all with a visual impairment that kept their audience in the dark during their award winning Edinburgh Fringe performances are back this time exploring Death. “It comes for all of us, eventually. We often think about this reality but barely speak it. Over 180,000 people deal with visual impairment in Scotland, a fact which is rarely thought about or discussed” said Creative Director Kirin Saeed. VICS are combining these two facts and exploring death through the lens of visual impairment in their new production “Sense of Loss”. Including real diary entries, moments of human connection and some witty dialogue to keep the spirits up. Death has never been so entertaining!

Join our Board of Directors and be part of a charity that... -has been supporting disabled people to achieve their goals of finding and keeping a paid job for three decades -won Employer of the Year at the Scottish Union of Supported Employment Apt Scotland Awards last year -was recently awarded the We Invest in People Gold Accreditation by Investors in People And help to shape the growth of our organisation so that we can keep making a difference ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ee2pXs6V

Why you askin’? Because we want disabled employees to succeed. Talking about your unique needs helps to create a workplace where you can thrive. #DisabilityDisclosure #WhyYouAskin’

Employers are learning more about disability but often don’t have the information to fully understand your requirements. The more meaningful information they have, the more they can support you. Talking about disability helps to create a workplace that works for everyone. #DisabilityDisclosure #WhyYouAskin’