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Understanding Neurodivergence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
More than 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse. Nanette Mellor, the CEO of the Brain Charity discusses neurodiverse conditions and the benefits they pose to the workplace if accommodations are made to support them. She highlights the challenges that need to be overcome to make these changes and explores the positive impact of assessing workplace practices to ensure recruitment processes are welcoming to all.
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Improving the Employment Experience for Staff with Autism
In 2021, only 29% of autistic adults in the UK were in employment. Maria Hamilton, Engagement manager at Auticon discusses some of the challenges autistic people face in the workplace and adjustments that can be made to the recruitment process and work environment to create more neuroinclusive workspaces.
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Creating a more inclusive workplace for Neurodivergent Staff
Supporting neurodivergent employees is essential to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Staff networks are a good way of creating a sense of belonging. Jess Gosling, co-Chair of The Civil Service Neurodiversity Network discusses how their network has benefitted colleagues and how this approach can benefit other workplaces.
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Improving the Employment Experience for Neurodivergent Staff
Just 21% of autistic adults in the UK are in any form of employment, according to the Office for National Statistics. Maria Hamilton, the Engagement Manager Neurodiversity Inclusion Services at Auticon discusses the importance of neuroinclusive workspaces, sharing simple adjustments that can be made to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent employees.
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Supporting Neurodiverse Pupils to reach their full Potential
15% of all people in the UK are neurodiverse, true figures are estimated to be higher though not everyone has a diagnosis. Donna Lee, Head Teacher at Nettlesworth Primary School shares some tips on better identifying and supporting neurodiverse pupils.
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Creating Inclusive Environments to Promote Neurodiversity in Police Forces
The National Police Chiefs’ Council’s ‘Policing Vision’ states by 2025 policing will be a profession with a more representative workforce that better reflects its communities. In this video John Nelson, Chair of the National Police Autism Association shares some of the challenges neurodivergent people face in the police force and advises on workplace adjustments that can help to create more inclusive work environments.
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Understanding Neurodiversity to Improve Workplace Productivity and Widen the Talent Pool
Around 1 in 7 of the UK population is neurodivergent. We heard from Dr Jill Miller, Policy Adviser - Diversity and Inclusion at CIPD , to gain a better understanding of how neurodiversity impacts colleagues at work and explore workplace adjustments that can benefit everyone.
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Recognising Neurodiversity in the Workforce
Around 1 in 7 of the UK population is neurodivergent. This article explores neurodiversity, highlighting issues surrounding diversity, inclusion and understanding neurodivergent people in the workforce.
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The Benefits of Increasing Board Neurodiversity
In this article Meike Bliebenicht, Workstream Lead, Neurodiversity at the Diversity Project – Investment Industry explores the lack of neurodiverse representation on corporate Boards and why this needs to change.
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