July 2017 - Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK

The Gig Economy: flexible work for those with health conditions?

July 18, 2017

Think tank Reform has launched an interesting new report 'Gainful gigging: employment services for the platform economy'. The report cites the growth in online platforms encouraging people into freelance work. However,...

Cancer diagnosis and employer support

July 14, 2017

36% of people believe they would get no support from their employer if they were diagnosed with cancer. Furthermore this rises to 45% of employees who have, or have suffered...

Tube map to help people with claustrophobia and anxiety launched

July 7, 2017

Transport for London has launched a new tube map that shows which stations and parts of the network are underground. As a result people with claustrophobia or other anxiety conditions could...

New wellbeing report

July 1, 2017

Bupa have launched a new publication which "explore[s] the perspectives of industry experts to reflect on progress, offer real market insights and discover new opportunities in workplace wellbeing." We've read through...

Launch of new standard for diversity and inclusion

July 1, 2017

BSI, the business standards company, has launched a new standard for employers. It provides guidance for good practice for organisations on valuing employees through diversity and inclusion. The standard is...