At Marks & Clerk, we are committed to recruiting, retaining,
developing and recognising a diverse workforce that reflects the
diversity of the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure that
these commitments, reinforced by our values, are embedded in our
day-to-day working practices with all our clients, employees and
suppliers. With this in mind, we are grateful to have been asked to
contribute to the 2023 annuals from The Trademark Lawyer Magazine
and The Patent Lawyer Magazine to provide an insight into the
difficulties facing those with disabilities when entering and
integrating into the workforce.
Click below to read the full piece from M&C Associate and IP
Inclusive member, Megan Rannard.
Ultimately, the decision to disclose a disability is a deeply personal one and there is no legal obligation to do so. Therefore, when a person chooses to disclose, they should be treated with respect and a collaborative approach should be taken with regard to their personal requirements. Studies have shown that diverse and inclusive workforces are advantageous to businesses and so we should aim to promote a workplace culture in which those who wish to disclose their disabilities feel more secure in doing so.
