Authenticity in the workplace
March 12, 2025
By Hayley Williams, Students’ Union Employability Development Manager Being your authentic self at work is important to feel comfortable and enhance your individual wellbeing, maximise your impact in your work and help others feel comfortable being their authentic selves. This year, we introduced our equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) focused ‘Authenticity at Work’ offer, designed …
Embrace networking as your New Year’s resolution
January 18, 2024
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer The new year is a great time to reflect on your personal and professional growth. Although it can be daunting to think about future prospects, if this time of year is right for you, you might like to start thinking about your next steps and where you’d like to be …
Am I Considered To Have a Disability and What Does This Mean in the Workplace?
June 22, 2023
By Harriet Akehurst, Employability Officer Navigating the world of work can be tricky. What about if you have a disability or long term health condition? How do you know if you’re entitled to adjustments or support in the workplace? What is considered to be a “disability” under the Equality Act? The Equality Act 2010 was established …
How To Find Out if an Employer Is Genuinely Inclusive
June 8, 2023
By Amrina Kaur, Employability Officer Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is important for both personal and professional growth. However, finding an employer that genuinely embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) can be challenging. Explore practical steps to help you assess whether a potential employer is truly EDI positive, to help you find a …
Talking To Employers About Disability
December 8, 2022
By Christian Jameson-Warren, Careers Adviser Being disabled can impact a person’s ability to show their best self when both applying for vacancies and progressing in the workplace both directly and indirectly, so it often makes sense to talk to an employer about it. While this may seem logical, from my experience there are three main …
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