Disability Confident: FAQs
9th September 2020 -At Texthelp, as we continue to strengthen our own commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), we want to help other organizations along the way. So, as part of our Disability Inclusion series, we've been hosting webinars with industry experts to explore D&I best practice. From our sessions, we've been able to identify some key themes of interest to our listeners. Below, you'll find some of our most commonly asked FAQs.
Julie Dennis, Head of D&I at ACAS, and Rachel Billington, HR Senior D&I Lead at the Metropolitan Police, are contributors to this blog, and joined us as part of our series for a webinar on 'supporting employees to adapt to change'.
Continue ReadingBlended Learning Jungle Recap: creating meaningful learning experiences
9th September 2020 -On August 18 - 20, we hosted a virtual conference called ‘Design and Delivery in the Blending Learning Jungle. Over the course of three days and more than 16 hours of sessions on Writing, STEM and Reading, there was a lot of information for our attendees to take in. With a focus on helping teachers prepare for remote or hybrid learning, many speakers talked about the right technology to engage students. But, through these discussions, another important message emerged: no matter what technology you do (or don’t) use, teachers must ensure that learning remains meaningful.
Continue Reading4 types of workplace communication, and 12 tips for improvement
7th September 2020 -There are four main types of workplace communication: verbal, body, phone and written. During any point in the workday, you are always faced with at least one. Understanding how to communicate within these fields can be one of the most delicate skills an employee can learn.
Continue ReadingUnlocking neurodiversity in the workplace
3rd September 2020 -Success stems from realizing your workforce’s full potential, in all its diversity. And that means making each worker feel empowered, motivated and engaged. Assistive technology can help.
Continue ReadingDemystifying D&I
1st September 2020 -In this short guest vlog, Jennifer Pyne, Brand Director at Radley Yeldar, shares a few practical principles for communicating and designing with D&I best practice in mind.
Continue Reading11 virtual training ideas for diverse remote teams
26th August 2020 -Training is a vital part of professional development and new employee onboarding. It can still take place during the ongoing pandemic thanks to technology. Now, more than ever, businesses are turning to virtual platforms to continue employees’ learning and growing.
How can you ensure that employees respond to virtual training as well as they would in-person training? What are the different ways to ensure training that resonates with a diverse audience? We asked 11 thought leaders to share their best virtual training ideas for remote teams to help you make the best of your remote workplace.
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