December 2, 2022
Employees avoid telling employers about less visible disabilities
Two in five (43 percent) employees with a less visible disability haven’t disclosed it to their employer, according to a new poll. The research from healthcare provider Bupa claims that not wanting to ‘cause a fuss’ (30 percent) or be treated differently (25 percent) were the key reasons for keeping their condition to themselves. Nearly a quarter of those affected (23 percent) haven’t told their employer about their condition due to worries that they wouldn’t be believed, while one in five (20 percent) expressed concerns that their disability might impact their career opportunities. (more…)
October 19, 2022
Remote workers can find it hard to switch off. There’s now an app for that
by Anthony Thompson • Comment, Flexible working, Wellbeing