At last, the economy is set to awaken from its Covid-induced slumber. Now, as thousands of employees return to their desks, I wonder, what will the lingering after-effects of the pandemic do for access and inclusion for disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions? Employers will have a different Focus as we Return …
Access and Inclusion, Post-Covid: Will it mark a Change for the Better? Read More »
One in five individuals in the UK is affected by a hidden or visible impairment. And this impairment can often affect their decision on where to visit or stay. This is why following the disabled accessibility standards plays an important role in your business & their customers. For your business to be more inclusive, the …
Disabled Access Audit And What It Can Do For Your Business Read More »
I was fortunate enough to win the Inclusion and Diversity category in The East Midlands Business Desk ‘s Leadership awards earlier this month, and as a black and disabled entrepreneur, I often think about the idea behind inclusion and diversity categories when it comes to award ceremonies. For the most part, I believe them to …
Inclusion and diversity in awards – and businesses – can only be a good thing Read More »
I’m delighted to announce that my long-anticipated audiobook is finally out and available to buy on Amazon. I know that many people, myself included, prefer to listen to content rather than read. Sitting down to read is a luxury that sadly many of us can’t afford every day – and with audio becoming an ever-increasingly …
Being a successful entrepreneur has been an absolute godsend for me over the years. As a disabled person, it’s allowed me the freedom to work around my disability, never have to ask anyone’s permission for a day off and ultimately be the person who is in control of my own working life. Sure, the above …
The one thing that millennial entrepreneurs are missing (& how to solve it!) Read More »
As a successful businessman, I often get asked how I manage to maintain my personal motivation. And the truth is sometimes, I don’t!Think about someone who you deem to be successful – I bet it seems as though they’ve never endured any hardship. But the journey to success is paved with insecurity and self-doubt. It’s …
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I was delighted to be asked to speak recently to over 80 businesses at the Blaby District Means Business event on the divide between employers and disabled people.
As someone who has long endeavoured in employment before subsequently working on my own business, I can personally say that the road to professional success has certainly been paved with difficulties. Despite this, the changing landscape of today’s employment scene has been a ground-breaking improvement for increasing the hiring rate of people with disabilities. A …
