The Astriid Challenge: Meet David O’Farrell, Director – Public Sector (UK & Ireland), Salesforce
David O’Farrell, Account Partner, Director – Public Sector (UK & Ireland), Salesforce Professional Services took on the Astriid Challenge and will cycle to raise money for our charity over the month of July. His motivation? Give some of the fantastic individuals in the Invisible Talent Pool the platform to share the ‘song they have within […]
The Astriid Challenge: Meet Maxime Pommereau, Regional VP, Salesforce France
Maxime Pommereau, Regional Vice President, Salesforce France, is taking up the Astriid Challenge, and helping us raise funds to put people with long-term health conditions into employment. See below his reasons for being a part of the 400-strong group of wonderful individuals supporting us this year. Why are you doing the Astriid challenge? Maxime Pommereau: […]
Introducing the Astriid Challenge
Over the past year, we’ve all been trapped by circumstances beyond our control. For most, there is an end in sight, but isolation will continue for millions of people in the UK who have a chronic illness or disability. Here at Astriid, we know there are countless people with long-term health conditions seeking meaningful work. […]
Meet Patricia Clark, Astriid’s Head Candidate Coordinator
Patricia Clark, the Astriid Head Candidate Coordinator, is the person you want in your corner when you’ve hit a rough patch. Strong, resilient, and fun, Trish will never give up until her mission is accomplished. Here is her story, in her own words: Much of my adult life has mainly been taken up with teaching […]
Steps to maintaining a positive mindset when living with a chronic illness
Elin shares her experience with how to create a positive mindset when dealing with a chronic illness, to raise awareness, and help others who are in a similar situation. I’m Elin, a 21-year-old disability and lifestyle blogger, living with chronic illness; a vision impairment, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. I write about living life as a […]
Coping with feeling overwhelmed as a chronically ill worker
When you have a chronic illness, managing your workload isn’t just about figuring out what you have to do and when you’re going to do it. Keeping on top of your work as a chronically ill worker often requires a careful balance, with plenty of attention paid to managing your symptoms and pacing yourself appropriately. […]
Pursuing a career with ME/CFS
As anybody with ME/CFS will tell you, life with this condition isn’t exactly a walk in the park. There are no words to describe just how debilitating the symptoms of this illness can be… often while remaining almost completely invisible to outsiders. For people with severe ME/CFS, the idea of work and employment is completely […]