Inclusive Workplaces Week Scotland

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Inclusive Workplaces Week Scotland: 17th to 21st November 2025

A week of online learning to help employers discover the often free services and support available to recruit and retain disabled talent.

It is packed with free online Information Sessions and bitesize Training for employers, which includes DuoDay, a day to promote equal employment opportunities and highlight the positive contributions disabled people make at work.

What can you expect this year?

The free webinars are focused on workplaces, giving you top tips and information on where to go for further advice and resources. All sessions are 1 hour and held on Teams (unless otherwise indicated).

Organisational Justice: Fairness in the Workplace – University of Strathclyde
Shifting the dial on Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace – See Me
Access to Work for Employers – Department for Work and Pensions
Social Enterprises: Supportive Workplaces (and why they matter) – Social Enterprise Scotland
Digital Accessibility and the Law – Passion4Social
Fair Work: Practical Advice for Employers – Scottish Government
From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work – Bipolar Scotland
Dementia in the Workplace – Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice
How does Supported Employment work for Employers? – SUSE
Flexible Working Workshop – Flexibility Works
Neuro-inclusive Workplaces – Into Work

Registration is open now!

Find out more about each of the sessions below and complete the registration form to be sent the joining link.

Monday 17th at 1pm
Organisational Justice: Fairness in the Workplace
University of Strathclyde

Organisational justice – employees’ perceptions of fairness in workplace procedures, interactions, and outcomes, including fairness of decisions, processes, and interpersonal treatment – is vital in the workplace. For disabled employees, fair treatment – through transparent policies, equitable opportunities, and respectful communication – directly affects engagement, performance, and retention. We propose that prioritising justice reduces discrimination risk, fosters an inclusive culture, and supports both ethical and strategic objectives, while neglecting it can lead to disengagement, absenteeism, and reputational harm. By embedding fairness, employers create a workplace where all staff can contribute fully and feel valued, strengthening overall organisational performance and culture.

Monday 17^th at 2.30pm
Shifting the dial on mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace
See Me

This session will focus on what mental health stigma and discrimination looks like within workplaces, how it impacts employees, and what employers can do to shift this dial and create workplaces that are inclusive of employees with long term mental health conditions. This session will focus on sharing best practice and exploring why organisations should take a holistic approach to their anti-stigma approach and mental health inclusion.

Tuesday 18^th at 10am
Access to Work for Employers
Department for Work and Pensions

This awareness session will provide an in-depth overview of Access to Work. During the session DWP will cover details about reasonable adjustments, the Equality Act 2010, what Access to Work is, what support it can provide to customers and the eligibility criteria. The session also covers the Access to Work application process and reporting changes of circumstance. Within the session there are case studies of how Access to Work can support people to enable them to remain in or move closer to work, and there is the opportunity for Q&A at the end of the session.

Tuesday 18^th at 1pm
Social Enterprises: Supportive Workplaces (and why they matter for people and for business)
Social Enterprise Scotland

This interactive workshop will introduce what a social enterprise is (and isn’t), why they exist, and the impact they create. Drawing on the latest Social Enterprise Census, we’ll explore how social enterprises across Scotland provide supportive and inclusive workplaces—offering volunteering, training, pre-employability support, and job opportunities that help people (often who face barriers to work) to fulfil their potential. We’ll highlight the role of Social Enterprise Scotland and our key services. Employers will gain insight into why working with social enterprises is good for business, discover examples of inclusive working practices, and leave with practical tips, advice and information on how to connect with social enterprises.

Wednesday 19^th at 10am
Digital Accessibility and the Law
Passion4Social

Join Passion4Social for a practical 60-minute webinar on digital accessibility and the law.

Whether you work in IT, policymaking, or DEI, understanding legal responsibilities is essential—not just for compliance, but for creating inclusive digital experiences.

The session will cover:
– what digital accessibility really means;
– the impact of inaccessible products on users and organisations;
– key legislation across the UK, EU, and global treaties;
and practical strategies to improve accessibility and achieve compliance.

This webinar is ideal for anyone seeking a clearer grasp of legal standards and taking meaningful, ethical, and inclusive steps to enhance digital accessibility.

Wednesday 19^th at 12 noon (30 minute session)
Fair Work – Practical Advice for Employers
Scottish Government and ACS Clothing

Join this interactive session to hear from Scottish Government and Fair Work employer ACS Clothing on how Fair Work practices are good for business, good for people and good for the economy. Learn more about the Fair Work digital hub which is a practical and easy to use tool to help and support you to embed Fair Work practices in your workplace.

Wednesday 19^th at 1pm
From Awareness to Action: Bipolar at Work
Bipolar Scotland

Bipolar affects around 1 in 50 people yet is often misunderstood. Gain a clearer understanding of bipolar in the workplace through real-life examples, practical adjustments and insights from our peer support team.

Wednesday 19th at 2pm
Dementia in the Workplace
Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice

As more people remain in employment later in life, the likelihood of developing dementia while still working increases. The session will highlight the challenges faced by employees with dementia, including stigma, lack of understanding, and limited workplace support. Despite existing legislation like the Equality Act 2010 and international frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, many employers struggle to implement inclusive practices or reasonable adjustments to support employees diagnosed with dementia. The session concludes by exploring how to create inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplaces for employees living with dementia.

Thursday 20^th at 10am
How does Supported Employment work for employers?
David Cameron, SUSE

Discover how Supported Employment can benefit your business by helping you tap into a skilled, motivated and an often-overlooked talent pool. This one-hour session will demystify the process, outline the practical steps for implementation and highlight the support available to employers. Learn how inclusive hiring can enhance workplace culture, improve retention, and meet social responsibility goals—all while boosting productivity. Ideal for managers, HR professionals, and business owners curious about making their workforce more diverse and resilient.

Thursday 20^th at 12noon
Flexible Working Workshop
Flexibility Works

Flexible working is key to enabling thousands of people to access and stay in work. Without it, many – including parents, carers, and those with a health condition or disability – are locked out of employment, meaning employers miss out on vital skills and talent. Join this practical and interactive one-hour session to explore how flexible working can benefit both your people and your business. Drawing on over 11 years’ experience supporting employers across Scotland, Flexibility Works will share insights into the business case for flex, the latest data on Scotland’s flexible working landscape, and real case studies from a range of sectors. You’ll gain a clear understanding of different types of flexible working – including how it can be applied in diverse roles – along with practical tips for tackling common employer challenges. With opportunities for Q&A, this workshop will give you knowledge and tools to start moving the dial on flexible working in your organisation.

Thursday 20^th at 1pm (Zoom session)
What makes a Workplace Neuro-inclusive?
Into Work

Into Work’s lived experience trainers, Louise Stroobant and Patrick Simpson, will provide an introduction to neurodiversity and how neurodivergent people often experience work environments. They will explore some common barriers to inclusion and will outline key features of neuro-inclusive workplaces that are not costly to implement and can benefit everyone. As well drawing on their own experiences of work as neurodivergent individuals, Louise and Patrick’s talk will share learning from Into Work’s experience of supporting 170 employers of all shapes and sizes to become more inclusive, through our Neurodiversity Works! programme. The talk will be followed by a short Q&A.