I used my employer's HR form to request an assessment for 'reasonable adjustments' relating to disability. Requests are outsourced to a specialist provider.
They said I needed to supply my phone number as all assessments take place over the phone.
Their company's mission statement is: to create an inclusive society which embraces diversity and releases potential to advance humanity.
And they only do business by phone.
And yes, I specifically asked if the request could be handled via a different form of comms. They said no, all assessments must be done over the phone or else the request would be cancelled.
They've now offered to hold the assessment via a comms channel my company (i.e. their client) has blocked.
And they called me by the wrong name.
Ugh. I remembered something a colleague said last night at our work drinks.
Colleague: There's a programme to encourage hiring of people with *real* disabilities. You know, like blind people and wheelchair users. Last year they hired eight people to work as greeters in the head office. When you come to the office and you're welcomed to the building by *these people*, it can't help but bring a smile to your face.
Everyone else at the table: Oh, that's lovely.
Me: #DiesFromCringe
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Ryan Egesdahl 