Ex-offenders
Recent studies show that in the UK only around a quarter of prisoners enter employment after release. The figure is even lower in the United States. H...
Breaking Barriers
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A frank and intimate series of conversations between those who hold power in sought-after industries and the people struggling to find employment due to barriers - such as having a disability, holding refugee status or gender discrimination - in their chosen sector. Presented by social advocate and author Yassmin Abdel-Magied, this show is a collection of inspiring and powerful stories about sharing common ground and accessing pathways.
Seeking Asylum
Last year, there were over 26 thousand asylum applications to the UK, however those who seek refuge are not allowed to claim benefits or do paid work ...
My disability, your perception
85% of young disabled adults say they feel lonely, while they are more than twice as likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people. So how can the ...
Young Black Male
Young black men have higher unemployment rates than all other groups of young people, according to research. So how can the barriers to employment thr...
Neurodiversity
Many autistic people often have a variety of exceptional skills that enable them to thrive in the workplace, yet only 15% of people with Autism have f...
Motherhood
In the past year 18 per cent of mums in employment have been forced to leave their job due to a flexible working request being rejected - how can the ...
Telling Powerful Stories
Frank, honest and intimate conversations about the barriers that are preventing fair work opportunities for all becoming a reality.