#ACCEPTTHEGAP

500,000 young people have a GAP in their CV due to a chronic illness or a physical condition. This often prevents them from finding a job, putting them at a chronic disadvantage even before their careers have begun. During this GAP, they are dealing with their illness: with rehabilitation, acceptance, or recovery. This requires respect and awareness.

Therefore, Emma at Work is asking working professionals on LinkedIn to acknowledge this GAP by adding this ring to their profile picture, thus drawing attention to an inclusive labor market that looks beyond the gap in a CV.

In addition to the LinkedIn photo, young people with a gap could customise their background with the message to accept their gap, while HR professionals could signal their openness to hiring individuals with such gaps.