UK Government Launches £60m Innovation Fund to Help People With Disabilities Into Work
The UK Government has unveiled a £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund, inviting businesses, charities and innovators to develop new solutions to help disabled people and those with health conditions find and stay in work.
WHO Warns Global Cancer Cases Could Nearly Double by 2050 – Why Employers Must...
As cancer diagnoses continue to rise worldwide, experts say workplaces have a critical role to play in supporting employees living with cancer and the millions balancing work while caring for loved ones.
BDF Unites Global Leaders to Drive Disability Inclusion Across Global Organisations
More than 500 business leaders, HR professionals and disability inclusion experts from 39 countries came together at the Business Disability Forum (BDF) Global Conference yesterday (7 July) to explore how organisations can turn today's global challenges into opportunities for meaningful and lasting disability inclusion.
Neurodivergent Workers Take 5 Times Longer to Find Work and Only 1 in 10...
Neurodivergent professionals face job searches lasting years and only 9.1% feel valued at work, according to new research highlighting major hiring failures.
Over Half of Sandwich Generation Workers Are Caring for Ageing Parent While Working
A growing number of midlife employees are quietly juggling full-time jobs while coordinating care for ageing parents, creating what experts describe as one of the most significant – and least visible – workforce challenges facing employers today.
From the Top Down: Why Leadership is Key to Disability Inclusion
Drawing on examples from the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, Business Disability Forum’s CEO Diane Lightfoot explains why lasting disability inclusion must be driven from the top and championed at every level.
The UK’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Test Employers as Much as Parents
The UK's proposed under-16 social media ban could create a hidden workplace challenge for employers. Discover how increased digital caregiving responsibilities may affect parental burnout, employee wellbeing, talent retention and gender equity.
Three Quarters of Parents Say Their Working Arrangements Don’t Fit Modern Family Life
Three quarters of parents say their current working arrangements do not match the life they actually want, while nearly three in four simply want more flexibility to spend time with their children, according to a major US survey.
Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026: Celebrating Disability Inclusion Champions Making an Impact for People...
Organisations and individuals dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive world for disabled people were recognised at this year's Disability Smart Impact Awards.
Over 8 in 10 Employees With Disabilities Don’t Feel Safe Disclosing Accommodation Needs
Only 13.4% employees with disabilities in the US feel safe disclosing their accommodation needs at work, according to new research.
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