Heston Blumenthal research highlights “worrying” neurodivergent gap in the workplace
Research* commissioned by restaurateur and chef Heston Blumenthal OBE, who has been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar, finds more than one in ten (11%) people in the UK have been officially diagnosed as neurodivergent**, of which 21% are neither in full- nor part-time paid employment. The survey of over 1,000 people finds that of those […]
Virgin Atlantic now offering British Sign Language trained crew
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with deaf Gladiators star, Jodie Ounsley, and deaf twin content creators, Hermon and Heroda Berhane, to help better understand the needs of its deaf and hard of hearing customers as part of the airline’s commitment to ensuring every customer has an accessible, positive and inclusive travel experience. The airline, […]
Insights for hospitality employers of the need to be more accessible from Calum Milne
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Insights for hospitality employers of the need to be more accessible from Calum Milne. I was recently invited to interview Calum Milne, director of Pale Hall at Llandderfel, near Bala in Wales. I first met Calum some years ago when he was director of Llangoed Hall. The invitation informed me of […]
Richard Branson’s Dyslexia Story: How His Differences Became His Superpower in Travel and Hospitality
By GraceWeaverAI: Richard Branson’s Dyslexia Story: How His Differences Became His Superpower in Travel and Hospitality. Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024, running from October 7-13, embraces the theme ‘What’s Your Story?’ — encouraging individuals to share their experiences with dyslexia. Few stories are more inspiring than that of Richard Branson, the renowned business magnate and founder of the […]
The Crown Estate and Grosvenor launch Inclusive Spaces report
By Denis Sheehan FIH Grosvenor and The Crown Estate have today launched a new report that sheds light on the challenges faced by people with physical and hidden disabilities when accessing and working within buildings and public spaces across the UK. The joint report, Inclusive Spaces and Places: A collaborative approach to inclusive design, highlights […]
Compass ‘Inclusioneers’ celebrate diversity, inclusion and equity
To celebrate National Inclusion Week (23 – 29th September 2024), Compass Group UK & Ireland has organised its second “Inclusioneers” event. Bringing together over 70 colleagues from across the business at The Kia Oval, to highlight the importance of its teams continued focus on diversity, inclusion and equity. The event was kicked off by Jon […]
Celebrating Sporting Prowess While Overlooking Everyday Potential: The Paralympic Paradox
By Professor Peter Jones MBE: Celebrating Sporting Prowess While Overlooking Everyday Potential: The Paralympic Paradox. As a country, we recognise and celebrate excellence in sporting achievements and the Paralympics is no exception. The Paralympic Games stand as a testament to human resilience, skill and determination in international sports. Every four years, athletes with disabilities […]
Sodexo awarded UK Government Disability Confident Leader re-accreditation
Sodexo has retained its status as a Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, reaffirming its commitment to disability inclusion. Sodexo first achieved Disability Confident Leader status in 2018 and successfully renewed it for a further three years in 2021. The Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain talent, challenge […]
‘Next Steps: What the industry can do to improve wellbeing in hospitality’
The UK’s leading hospitality charity Hospitality Action has announced the launch of their comprehensive new guide, ‘Next Steps: What the industry can do to improve wellbeing in hospitality’. Developed in partnership with the fundraising initiative Walk for Wellbeing, the guide is designed to equip hospitality businesses and individuals with effective strategies to enhance employee mental […]
Attitude is Everything awards The O2 Platinum Disability Accessibility Status
The O2 has been awarded Platinum status by disability charity Attitude is Everything, in recognition of the venue’s outstanding commitment to improving accessibility for disabled fans, artists, and employees. A proud and longstanding advocate for improved accessibility in music and live event venues, The O2 is the first UK arena to achieve Platinum status, […]
