🚨 Did you know? Disabled employees are three times more likely to be bullied at work than non-disabled employees (Alda Centre for Research, 2024). This alarming statistic from the Alda Inclusion Index exposes a major issue: ableism is still deeply embedded in workplace culture, and inclusion isn’t real unless every employee feels safe and valued.

🔹 The Impact of Ableism at Work

Workplaces often overlook the unique barriers faced by disabled employees, from physical accessibility challenges to unconscious bias and exclusion. A strong company culture isn’t just about hiring diverse talent—it’s about ensuring that disabled employees have equal opportunities to thrive without facing discrimination, isolation, or workplace bullying.

🔹 The Power of Measuring Inclusion

Understanding workplace culture requires more than broad, generalised surveys. Alda’s Inclusion Pulse takes a data-driven approach, uncovering hidden disparities that traditional DEI surveys often miss. By analysing psychological safety, workplace dynamics, and leadership inclusivity, we help organisations identify and address ableism in meaningful ways.

🔹 Beyond the Majority Experience

Focusing on averages in workplace surveys often means that marginalised voices, including disabled employees, get overlooked. True inclusion is about more than ensuring “most” employees feel comfortable—it’s about making sure that no one is left behind.

🔹 Real Inclusion Requires Long-Term Commitment

Addressing ableism isn’t about quick fixes—it demands ongoing awareness, leadership accountability, and systemic change. Organisations must actively track and challenge ableism to create workplaces that are truly inclusive.

📢 Is your organisation measuring ableism in the workplace? Let’s move from good intentions to real, data-driven impact.