Apr 15, 2024
Neurodiversity is becoming more understood as a workplace
issue.
As many as 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, meaning that
organisations that fail to meet the needs of their neurodivergent
staff and clients are neglecting a significant demographic.
Although there are challenges associated with these differences,
there are also many strengths.
At the same time, failing to make workplaces inclusive of
neurodiversity is an increasing risk. Over a hundred cases of
neurodiversity discrimination were taken to employment tribunals
last year, with almost none the year before.
Organisations that fail to put in place the right policies and
procedures to support neurodivergent staff are at risk of losing
talented staff, as well as the risk of legal action. Making a
workplace that is neurodiversity friendly doesn’t have to be
complicated or expensive.
In this episode, we’ll look at what neurodiversity is, strategies
to support neurodivergent staff at work, and what policies and
procedures organisations should have in place.
This one-hour session will cover:
- What is neurodiversity and what are different neurodivergent
conditions?
- The challenges faced by neurodivergent staff at work
- Strategies to support and encourage diversity of thought at
work
- Short workplace scenario clips on how organisations can support
neurodivergent people
- Supporting neurodivergent staff in the workplace
- Creating policies and procedures inclusive of neurodiversity