Thursday 9th Mar; 9.30 am to 11.00 am
Virtual Breakfast Seminar
To ensure a productive and efficient workforce, all employees must be appropriately managed and supported to fulfil their potential; this obviously includes the growing number of employees who have a disability or health condition. The support required by an individual with a disability can, however, be very different to what those without a disability require, and it can be difficult to envisage what this looks like. We talk about ‘reasonable adjustments’ but what is reasonable, what types of adjustments should we be providing, how do we source them and how do they work in practice?
To provide insights to these questions we will be joined by individuals who will talk about their personal experiences of disability, and how they manage this in the workplace. As well as focusing on the adjustments they have benefited from, they will also talk about how they manage their disability with their manager, colleagues and clients. It will also be an opportunity to learn how different organisations approach support in the workplace and to hear best practice.
As with all our Breakfast Seminars there will be time to engage in conversations with our speakers, to ask questions, and to learn more about subjects that are unfamiliar to us. This Breakfast Seminar will build your knowledge to have a better understanding of certain disabilities, of required adjustments and how these work in practice, as well as other considerations in the workplace.
Agenda:
Providing support in the workplace
An introduction
First-hand experience
Insights into managing a disability in the workplace
Panel discussion
An opportunity to find out more about the areas that interest you
Speakers
James Ellery-Gower
James has worked in Cyber Security and Third Party Risk Management in Financial Services for over a decade. James has spent the bulk of his career at EY, joining on their graduate scheme in 2011, before moving across to Citi as an experienced hire in 2022. James led one of EY’s largest chartable partnerships in the UK, who focused on providing equipment, support and life skills to disabled children. James has extensive media exposure focusing on Disability, with a publication in The Guardian and recordings on the BBC, Channel4 and YouTube.
James has cerebral palsy and is a keen wheelchair tennis player. Walking with sticks and using a manual wheelchair, James passionately promotes the abilities of disability, always looking to articulate why a disability positively sets you apart in the workplace.
Andrey Erofeev
Andrey is a markets transition manager at J.P Morgan and his role includes partnership with sales people and relationship with clients. Andrey joined J.P. Morgan in 2007 after completing his Master’s degree in Banking and Finance at Sheffield Hallam University.
He has been actively involved in raising awareness around non-visible and visible conditions as a part of accessibility workstream of the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Andrey has taken part in a number of panel discussions for young graduates and has given inspirational speeches in a number of events within the UK and overseas.
Andrey has been severely hearing impaired since birth with profound deafness on the right ear. Being vulnerable and brave to these challenges he has always had a desire to prove that he is able to do things just as well as those who can hear and that he is capable of making his dreams come true. Through his thirst for life and success, Andrey is a living proof that disability can be an asset; and our perspectives unique. These qualities are a permanent and important part of his life’s journey.
India-Rose May
India is a Corporate Associate at Fladgate LLP, specialising in venture capital, corporate reorganisations and private M&A. She trained at Baker McKenzie and qualified into their M&A team, before moving to Fladgate in October 2022.
India was diagnosed with hearing loss shortly after she started work in 2019, although it is believed that it is a congenital condition which she has had since birth. She now wears hearing aids (when she remembers) and manages her disability by informing her colleagues and making small changes to her everyday habits at work.
India’s relationship with MyPlus began when she was at Baker McKenzie and she has since become passionate about increasing accessibility for disabled employees and, most importantly, encouraging open conversations about disability in the workplace.
Sean McGarvey
Sean is an Executive Director in Morgan Stanley Operations. His Career has spanned New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo London and Glasgow working on a lot of exciting projects.
Sean lost his leg following an accident involving a bus when he was just 12 years old and has experience in competitive sports playing for Great Britain Disabled volleyball team. He also has lots of experience coaching disabled footballers in Scotland
More recently is an Executive Sponsor of the ENABLE group in Morgan Stanley and a big believer in championing the resilience and passion that disabled employees can bring to an organisation
James Phoenix
James is a Managing Associate at Linklaters, having joined the firm as a trainee in 2014. James’ practice focuses on investigations, large-scale litigation and, increasingly, disputes relating to cryptoassets.
James has a chronic stomach pain condition which he has managed since he had very severe appendicitis at the age of fifteen. James is also dyspraxic. James is part of the Linklaters’ Visability network for disability and mental health and has shared his experiences of working with a disability with colleagues and students as part of internal and external campaigns and events.
Breakfast Seminars are exclusively for members of the Recruiters’ Club. They are ideal for anyone wishing to build their understanding of different types of disabilities and the impact it can have on the individual in their studies, extra-curricular activities and the workplace.
MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Platinum and Gold members are entitled to 2 complimentary places. Additional complimentary places may be available depending on room capacity, with priority being given to Platinum members. MyPlus Recruiters’ Club Silver may purchase places at a reduced price of £50 + VAT
Contact lise@myplusconsulting.com to purchase places.
MyPlus run a variety of these types of events for employers. For details of the different types visit our events page. For details of forthcoming Recruiters’ Club events taking place visit our events calendar page.
