5 Ways Your Chronic Illness Makes You More Employable
Even if you have had gaps in your education or employment due to a long-term health condition, you may have more transferrable skills from your everyday experiences than you might think. Here are just five ways your chronic illness makes you more employable, to help to think more creatively about what you can offer potential […]
How To Be A Creative Employer When Assisting People With Long-Term Health Conditions Into Work
In this post, writer Hannah Emery shares her tips and advice on how to be a creative employer and assist people with long-term health conditions in the workplace. If you’re ready to become more inclusive in your practice and diversity your workforce, sign up with Astriid today! Many employers want to build a more […]
People With Long-Term Health Conditions Struggle To Maintain A Good Work-Life Balance
By Helen Guyatt Achieving a good work-life balance is hard at the best of times – and the Covid-19 pandemic has made it even harder. As a result, our physical and mental health have taken a hit: only 15% of people rated their overall wellbeing as very good during the pandemic. This has prompted more […]
How To Find Inclusive Work Experience And Internships During Your Degree
Are you a student looking for inclusive work experience and internships to complete during or after your degree? In this webinar from November 2021, Astriid Communication Consultant, Pippa Stacey, shares some bespoke tips and tricks for students with chronic illnesses on this very topic. Being at university with a chronic illness can be tough. As […]
London to Torquay – Astriid’s Charity Cycling Challenge!
Are you ready to take on the London to Torquay charity cycling challenge? Join us from 14th – 16th October 2021 to enjoy a stunning journey through the countryside, challenge yourself to be your best, and raise vital funds to support Astriid’s game-changing work! If you’re a keen cyclist looking for a new adventure, we […]
Introducing Inkfire Design, The Agency Run By Disabled Creatives
Introducing the UK’s first agency run by disabled creatives! Today, we’re chatting with Imali Chislett of Inkfire Design. Here’s what she had to say… Thanks for writing for us, Imali! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself? Sure! I’m a chronically ill Graphic Designer and Virtual Assistant. I’ve had health issues since […]
Why It Pays Off To Employ Someone With A Long-Term Health Condition
The world of work is changing and being a pioneer in new ways of working going forward will be a great advantage to many businesses. Introducing flexible working patterns, home-working and other adjustments for your employees will not just benefit those who have a long-term health condition but also working parents, the older members in […]
Busting The Top 3 Myths on Employing People with Long-Term Health Conditions or a disability
If your company has ever considered employing someone with a chronic condition or disability but then started worrying about the added expense, many missed days off work or that they just will not be up to the job – this is the place for you, to hopefully change your mind and bust some myths in […]
Jobs Of The Future – Equipping People With Chronic Illnesses With Sought-After Skills
We want to hear your thoughts on jobs of the future, so we can ensure our candidates are equipped with sought-after skills! Here at Astriid, our mission is to match talented people with long-term health conditions with meaningful work. We support candidates at various stages of their work-ready journey, collaborate with employers to create inclusive […]
Press Release: UK-based charity Astriid takes a virtual tour of the planet – and raises £70,000 +
Mon, Aug 16, 2021 UK charity Astriid has successfully completed a virtual lap around the world to raise vital funds for people with long-term health conditions seeking work. Participants in The Astrid Challenge were invited to walk, run, swim, cycle, rollerblade or even dance to help the charity complete their virtual circumnavigation of the globe […]