Inclusive Access

Accommodating deaf and hard of hearing people in the workplace

A new fund has been launched in Scotland to help tackle inequalities in the workplace.

Acoustic principles for neurodiversity

Bartlett Mitchell has signed three equality, diversity and inclusion pledges to celebrate Inclusion Week, which began on Monday (27th September).    

Measures taken during the pandemic can be used to make workplaces more accessible for disabled employees, delegates at the IWFM’s annual conference heard today.

Slattery joins ISS to lead global diversity agenda 

The guidelines surrounding inclusive design are still causing confusion, but facilities managers can ensure their door-opening solutions are compliant, says Eryl Jones.

Businesses seeking to win government contracts will have to set out how they will also deliver social value priorities - including Covid-19 recovery measures, according to measures announced this week.

The new IWFM GPG expands FMs’ thinking about basic accessibility to include more medical conditions and impairments, and other needs such as faith, motherhood and gender, explains Jean Hewit.

Workplace designers and facilities managers should develop a strong working partnership to achieve the best design outcomes, says Rachael Cadey.