Working With Long Covid – Recommendations For The Workplace
This month, CIPD (the professional body for HR and people development) released a new report with the aim of developing a deeper insight into the experiences of people with Long Covid in the workplace. Today, we’d like to summarise what they found, and discuss how this aligns with Astriid’s own thinking toward long-term illness inclusion in the workplace. Why […]
5 Ways Your Chronic Illness Makes You More Employable
Even if you have had gaps in your education or employment due to a long-term health condition, you may have more transferrable skills from your everyday experiences than you might think. Here are just five ways your chronic illness makes you more employable, to help to think more creatively about what you can offer potential […]
People With Long-Term Health Conditions Struggle To Maintain A Good Work-Life Balance
By Helen Guyatt Achieving a good work-life balance is hard at the best of times – and the Covid-19 pandemic has made it even harder. As a result, our physical and mental health have taken a hit: only 15% of people rated their overall wellbeing as very good during the pandemic. This has prompted more […]
How To Find Inclusive Work Experience And Internships During Your Degree
Are you a student looking for inclusive work experience and internships to complete during or after your degree? In this webinar from November 2021, Astriid Communication Consultant, Pippa Stacey, shares some bespoke tips and tricks for students with chronic illnesses on this very topic. Being at university with a chronic illness can be tough. As […]
London to Torquay – Astriid’s Charity Cycling Challenge!
Are you ready to take on the London to Torquay charity cycling challenge? Join us from 14th – 16th October 2021 to enjoy a stunning journey through the countryside, challenge yourself to be your best, and raise vital funds to support Astriid’s game-changing work! If you’re a keen cyclist looking for a new adventure, we […]
Introducing Inkfire Design, The Agency Run By Disabled Creatives
Introducing the UK’s first agency run by disabled creatives! Today, we’re chatting with Imali Chislett of Inkfire Design. Here’s what she had to say… Thanks for writing for us, Imali! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself? Sure! I’m a chronically ill Graphic Designer and Virtual Assistant. I’ve had health issues since […]
Jobs Of The Future – Equipping People With Chronic Illnesses With Sought-After Skills
We want to hear your thoughts on jobs of the future, so we can ensure our candidates are equipped with sought-after skills! Here at Astriid, our mission is to match talented people with long-term health conditions with meaningful work. We support candidates at various stages of their work-ready journey, collaborate with employers to create inclusive […]
Success Story – Confidence Building With A Chronic Illness
Long-term health conditions can often affect people’s self-esteem, especially in the world of work. Confidence building with a chronic illness is something many of our candidates find challenging at first, but with the right support, it can be achieved! “I feel very much appreciative of Astriid and all the help I got, because I feel […]
Success Story – Finding Paid Work With Cerebral Palsy
Rory, who has Cerebral Palsy, was searching for paid work that matched his skillset. With Astriid’s support, he has now found meaningful employment where he feels valued and appreciated. “This will be the first time that I’ve ever earned any of my money through work. This is a very good feeling.” Rory has a background […]