Hybrid Working Will Fail If Employers Keep Ignoring The Needs Of Disabled Workers
A study by Lancaster University’s Work Foundation found that workers with disabilities were being forced to come back into the office or take on unfavourable working arrangements despite the distinct benefits that remote working offered them. It also found that some disabled workers were being refused requests for additional support or equipment, or otherwise paying for this equipment themselves. Addressing these issues is key to ensuring that hybrid and remote working policies are inclusive and designed with accessibility in mind, the report authors said, rather than a broad-brush approach that does not account for the experiences, perspectives or requirements of employees with disabilities....