Jonathan Taylor, a consultant at Pearn Kandola, emphasizes the importance of employers taking proactive steps to address their employees’ needs. The responsibility shouldn’t solely rest on employees to approach their managers for assistance.
For individuals living with a disability or a chronic health condition, employers are legally mandated to offer extra support in the workplace. In the UK, these accommodations are referred to as ‘reasonable adjustments’ (RAs). These adjustments may encompass modifications to the work environment, such as access to specialized equipment or quiet spaces, as well as alterations to work organization and management, including delegation, scheduling, communication, and support
