Learning Disability Week: Do you see me?
In honour of learning disability week, Werk are creating articles surrounding each day of this awareness. On Monday 17 June, it is ‘Do you see me?’. We have created a list of inspirational women with learning disabilities to show you, we do see you. The theme for...
A personal account of living with dyslexia
With learning disability week rolling around Charlotte talks about her dyslexia diagnosis https://youtu.be/wiFePE-NfAM Charlotte from Werk talking about her dyslexia
“You’re just overdramatic” : Navigating the working world with a hidden disability
Every morning when Alicia Williams wakes up, she does a mental body scan. Head, legs, stomach, which one hurts the most? She is never sure which part of her body will hurt, or how severe it will be. Her confusion is due to a cocktail of health issues which make her...
The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Career Opportunities
In an era where diversity and inclusion are buzzwords in every workplace, a significant portion of the workforce remains consistently absent from the conversation – individuals with learning disabilities. Coming up to learning disability week 2024, Werk wants to...
Young Mum University: Meet The Graduates
Women in higher education are supported through choosing their university, selecting modules, completing coursework and sitting exams. But are they still supported as adequately when they fall pregnant during their studies? I spoke to three girls about how they...
Baby steps: Young mothers on a mission to succeed in the working world
Integrating work and education with parenthood is hard no matter your age, but what happens if you have children earlier than most? Young mothers are breaking barriers everyday and changing the narrative of how a woman's life should pan out. The old fashioned...
What is Learning Disability Week 2024?
Learning Disability Week 2024 is an annual celebration of people with learning disabilities organised by the learning disability charity Mencap, It's held during the third week of June, from Monday the 17 to Sunday the 23. This year's theme is, "Do you see me?", which...
Find out your rights with The Equality Act 2010
What is the equalities act? The Equalities Act was introduced in 2010 to try and prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This article is here to tell you everything you need to know about the act, provided by gov.uk, for what this means for minorities in the workplace.
Does Team USA’s athletic kits reveal another side to sport sexism?
The newly announced athletic kits for Team USA have shed some much-needed light on the ridiculousness of male and female workplace dress standards. So let’s compare them. The men’s track and field kits are what you’d expect – standard, a pair of shorts and a vest,...
What does your star sign say about your working personality?
Star signs have long been a thing of people’s cosmic identity. From navigating relationships to your general psyche some say your star sign can be accountable for a lot. But, what does your star sign say about what kind of worker you are? The traits of each star sign,...
Breaking barriers for neurodiverse people in the workplace
What is neurodiversity? Join Werk in learning about neurodiverse rights in the workplace and what employers can do in honour of Learning Disability Week 2024 coming up June 17 - 23. https://youtu.be/T9ejuOooxmA Explaining neurodiversity in the workplace Joining a new...
LGBTQ+ Women in the Workplace
Research performed by myGwork revealed a staggering seven out of ten LGBTQ+ women and non-binary professionals experience discrimination at work. Persistent challenges like stereotyping and exclusive policies have left many women feeling disregarded and have cast...
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