People with disabilities have always faced barriers in joining, or re-joining, the workforce. However, firms who fail to recruit disabled workers are missing out on a huge talent pool, argues Jon Herbert. Worldwide, an estimated one billion people with disabilities have the potential to bring unique experiences, skills and talents to many different, diverse and   Read More …

To help the UK meet urgent housing targets and thrive in a post-Brexit economy, MPs are arguing that small and medium-sized builders able to develop small sites need more Government support. Jon Herbert investigates. One pressing item on the new Government’s agenda is a housebuilding issue partially eclipsed by recent political events. As the general   Read More …

Whether you walk for four or five miles to better health via 10,000 steps every day could depend on your individual leg configuration, metabolism, gait and speed, say researchers. Most important is the inspiration to get moving and stay reasonably active for the rest of your life, finds Jon Herbert. The pedometer “buzz” confirming that   Read More …