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Measuring the Success of Inclusivity
For some organisations, the journey to becoming more inclusive involves a series of small steps. For larger firms with comprehensive EDI strategies, efforts will be made on a much larger scale. Either way, one very important aspect of your journey is measuring success. Organisations of... read more »
Closing the disability pay gap
Historically, people with disabilities have experienced lower levels of pay, and fewer employment opportunities. In recent years we have attempted to close this gap through the introduction of inclusion initiatives, EDI policies and of course, the Equality Act 2010- but despite this, we still... read more »
New flexible working regulations- Do we need to ask?
Recently, (on Saturday 6th April), new regulations laid out by the Government came into effect that allow any staff member to request flexible working arrangements, from day one of their employment. Prior to this, employees had to wait for six months before submitting a request,... read more »
Retaining staff with disabilities
Here at Bascule, we often talk about becoming a more inclusive employer. We’ve discussed how to create strategies to improve inclusivity, offered tips on how to develop an accessible recruitment process, and shared guidance on how to make the cultural changes that will help businesses... read more »
Looking beyond the surface: Improving CX for people with hidden disabilities
CXM (Customer Experience Magazine) recently commissioned Bascule to write an article on the customer experience (or CX) for people with hidden disabilities. Here is a short excerpt- the full article is linked below: If you suddenly became aware that the needs of one in four... read more »
Inspiring examples of accessible customer service worldwide
At Bascule, we often talk about the importance of accessibility when serving your customer base, and what steps you can take to become more inclusive. Today we thought we’d show you three exemplary projects we have come across in recent weeks. The following inspiring... read more »
Bascule Disability Training Gains CPD Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Bascule Disability Training’s online and in-person training courses have become accredited by The CPD Certification Service. Following an accreditation process involving an objective assessment of Bascule’s course content, structure of training modules, materials and learning outcomes, Bascule has... read more »
Is a lack of management training impacting respect and inclusivity in your workplace?
If you’ve ever had a good manager, you’ll know how important they can be in helping you to be the best version of yourself. If you’ve ever had a bad manager, you’ll probably have an equal understanding of the impact they can have. A manager... read more »
Disability Awareness for Education Professionals
Bascule Disability Training recently provided an online disability awareness training session in partnership with the Independent Schools Association entitled- Embracing Difference: A practical approach to disability awareness for education professionals. The delegates were from varied backgrounds and roles including Head Teachers, Assistant and Deputy... read more »
Avoiding the Tick-Box Approach
Should the Government accredit disability awareness training providers? Last week, the Government launched its long awaited Disability Action Plan, a document that sets out the immediate actions to be taken in 2024 to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities, whilst laying the... read more »