Bupa has demonstrated its commitment to creating more inclusive workplaces by hosting its second annual #TeamHealthChallenge.
The global healthcare company brought together over 250 corporate customers and intermediary partners at the iconic London Stadium to help progress the drive for workplace inclusion.
It follows new research conducted by disability equality charity Scope showing almost seven in 10 (68%) disabled people who weren’t well supported at work experienced poor mental health as a result.
Many disabled employees feel their managers aren’t given knowledge to support them effectively, with accessibility barriers hampering career growth (44%) or impacting work performance (55%).
The event formed part of Bupa’s broader commitment to drive greater inclusion in the workplace and in society, as part of its role as the Official Healthcare Partner for ParalympicsGB.
Through a series of interactive and competitive events, the day was designed to grow awareness and equip managers with the tools to take an active role in supporting disabled employees to reach their potential in the workplace.
The one-day event welcomed four decorated Para-athletes who led participants in physical, social, sensory and creative challenges, such as wheelchair rugby and building a prosthetic hand.
Paralympians included rower Lauren Rowels, wheelchair rugby player Aaron Phipps, table tennis player Ashley Facey, long jumper Livvy Breen and the current Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, Dave Clarke OBE (pictured above).
“Managers play a big role in boosting employee engagement and creating great workplaces,” said Paralympian Livvy Breen, who specialises in the T38 100m and Long Jump.
“I'm really happy that Bupa is raising awareness and helping businesses and line managers understand the challenges that disabled people may face at work.
“It's important to have open conversations so that these challenges don't hold anyone back from reaching their career goals.”
To help companies make the changes that will benefit workplace culture, as well as drive productivity, retention and attraction, Bupa has created new manager resources in partnership with Scope that are available at https://bit.ly/3XLtAxq
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