How Do Views On Employment And Disability Disclosure Between Disabled People And People With Long-Term Conditions?

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Written by Astriid volunteer Fiona Boyle A survey of over 3000 disabled people by the inclusive jobs board Evenbreak has looked at employment and disability, including perceptions towards employers and when a disabled person should disclose their disability. This research complements Astriid’s Invisible Talent Pool report, which focuses specifically on the experiences of people with […]

Reasons To Hire People With Energy Limiting Conditions

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Did you know that over a third of disabled people in the UK have an Energy Limiting Condition? Energy Limiting Conditions (ELCs) are characterised by energy impairment (fatigue that is not alleviated by rest) and chronic pain, and include conditions such as Long Covid, ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, and many other neurological, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, and respiratory […]

5 Ways That Flexible Working Empowers People With Long-Term Conditions

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the world has become much better acquainted with the term ‘flexible working’. However, this phrase doesn’t only relate to working in a way that fits around your lifestyle. For many people with long-term conditions, flexible working is the key to establishing a sustainable and inclusive career. Flexible working adjustments […]

Get Ready For The Astriid Challenge 2023!

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The Astriid Challenge, our annual fundraising initiative, is back! From 10th June-31st July 2023, we’re looking for individuals and teams to help us meet our fundraising goal, at a time when doing so is more crucial than ever before. So, how do you join in? Why Fundraise For Us? Over the past 5 years, Astriid […]

Astriid’s Save Our Charity Appeal

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Over the past 5 years, we have supported hundreds of candidates with long-term conditions to help them secure meaningful employment. We have over 2000 individuals signed up to our bespoke Candidate Support Program, and we’re committed to providing practical help and guidance that is unique and tailored to their individual needs. This includes support with […]

2023 State of the Future of Work – A Report Summary

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Written by Astriid Volunteer Sabeeha Kassam Last year the Work Futures Hallmark Research Initiative, a research team from The University of Melbourne, surveyed 1,400 Australian employees to understand their perspectives two years into the pandemic. Here’s all you need to know about their findings. They asked the following questions: Some interesting statistics from the report […]

An Important Update On The Future Of Astriid

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Like many small charities, Astriid has been in a very challenging financial position over the last few years, and raising money to keep our operations going has been tough. Everybody on our team manages their own health conditions, and sadly, our CEO Steve Shutts is now stepping back due to a worsening in his own […]

Business Disability Forum Champions Astriid’s Work

Head of Astriid Consulting Catherine Hale recently had the opportunity to present to the employers network at Business Disability Forum (BDF). BDF is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion, so this was a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about Astriid, and in particular, Astriid Consulting. We’re pleased to say that the occasion went very well, and the […]

Disabled Graduates – What Does The Future Hold?

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Being a disabled student is tough, and moving into the world of work after graduation can be even tougher. So, what do we know about what the future holds for disabled graduates? And how can we improve this transition period in the future? The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service (AGCAS) has reported on the […]

Disabled People’s Views On Employment – A Summary

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Written by Astriid Volunteer Sabeeha Kassam Evenbreak and YouGov surveyed 3,000 disabled people on their views on the following three questions: Here’s what you need to know about the answers from disabled people about their views on employment. Employment barriers To disclose or not to disclose Views on employers In conclusion, there are 14.1 million […]