Accessible User Experience Design For People With Chronic Illness
This interview about User Experience Design was conducted by Astriid volunteer Ellie Mason User Experience Design (UX Design) is where a team designs a technological product with the human user specifically in mind. The aim is to understand the user, to make the product accessible and desirable, and to promote brand perception and overall performance. […]
Mandatory Disability Reporting For Large Employers Is Introduced
Written by Astriid Volunteer Sabeeha Kassam The government’s National Disability Strategy has been collated from feedback from disabled people and offers over 100 opportunities and actions to improve the issues that most affect them in their day-to-day lives. The strategy lays out ways that transport can be more accessible, how opportunities for education can be […]
Health Adjustment Passport For Working Disabled People
The government has recently introduced the Health Adjustment Passport, a document that can be used to identify and record the things that will help you move into work or stay in a job. The Health Adjustment Passport is for anybody who has a disability or health condition that makes it harder for them to move […]
How To Increase Diversity And Inclusion In Your Business
Written by Astriid volunteer Sabeeha Kassam The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling for the following key changes to put diversity and inclusion (D&I) firmly on the agenda in business: Equal opportunities access, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation, in all areas from recruitment through to career progression. Equipping managers […]
Success Story – Online Training And Education With A Chronic Illness
Astriid Candidate Meesh tells us about her experience of online training with a chronic illness, and how her studies with tech company WithYouWithMe are equipping her to find her ideal role. Keep reading to find out more! Hi Meesh! Would you like to tell us a bit more about you? I am a wife of […]
How Can Companies Beat The Rising Costs Of Doing Business?
Written by Astriid volunteer Sabeeha Kassam. This summer, the CBI provided a not-so-bright forecast for the British economy; warning of an imminent recession unless the government does more to invest in business. Their outlook suggests ‘‘a decrease in gross domestic product (GDP) from 3.7% in 2022 and 1.0% in 2023. They previously predicted 5.1% dropping […]
Finding Work As A Disabled And Neurodivergent Graduate
Today, we’re chatting with Meg Farrow about their experiences of finding and being in work as a disabled and neurodivergent graduate. With Astriid’s assistance, Meg has recently been offered and accepted a role with Advanced, a brilliant organisation who recognises her talents, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for her! Hi […]
Success Story – Finding Creative And Sustainable Work Alongside Chronic Illness
Alison has lived with chronic pain and chronic fatigue for many years, which made it difficult for her to remain in full-time employment. She was previously working in HR and training before becoming a freelance training consultant, but the demands of the work weren’t compatible with her physical health needs. Her symptoms meant that she […]
Having More Diversity Information In Job Listings Is Valued By Jobseekers
Today, Astriid candidate and volunteer Ellie shares a piece inspired by a recent research study into the impact of providing diversity information on employment listings, and how this intersects with our mission as a charity. Research Digest published a recent article summarising a US study undertaken by the SMU School of Business on whether or […]
Success Story – Finding Work After Cancer Treatment
Keep reading to hear all about Fiona’s journey of finding work after cancer treatment. Fiona is one of many candidates who have found fulfilling work through Astriid. Have you signed up as a candidate yet? “The key benefits of being back in the workplace is that it gives me a sense of purpose, and also […]