Category Archives: disability

Change lives for the better by giving kids with learning difficulties a chance; change your organisation for the better

Posted on May 27, 2015 by The editors blog

I want to start with an uncomfortable fact. According to government figures, fewer than 7% of people with learning difficulties in the UK are in paid employment. This compares to 36% of people with disabilities (not that this is anything to shout about). … Continue reading →

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Only 7% of students with learning difficulties find employment. What a waste. What an opportunity.

Posted on April 8, 2015 by The editors blog

At last week’s TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards, the audience was not asked to put their hands in their pockets for the night’s good cause, they were asked to do something much more important. They were asked to give children … Continue reading →

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Recruiting graduates with learning difficulties is both possible and good for the business. By Dickens, it’s fair too!

Posted on December 18, 2014 by The editors blog

Regular readers might have noticed that nothing riles me more than patently unfair and illogical recruitment practices. Like a modern-day Charles Dickens, I rage against unfairness but not at such great length, you’ll be pleased to hear. I do and … Continue reading →

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