Tag: neurodiversity

August 1, 2023

On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33 years after the Act was signed into law in 1990. And while the systemic changes […]

June 12, 2023

What if you could use your co-workers’ Hogwarts Houses to be an effective leader? Ned Herrmann’s “Whole Brain” model, which executive coach Lei Comerford broke down for attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2023 annual conference, is kind […]

June 8, 2023

Did you know that 35% of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed? And 1 million+ people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next […]

March 30, 2023

Diversity and inclusion impact not only a company’s employees, but also its customer base. Organizations with diverse leadership can align with the values of their customers, building a more diverse workforce that customers can see themselves in. Companies that embrace […]

July 14, 2022

John Edwards, the information commissioner, has announced plans for an inquiry into the automated systems that screen job candidates, including looking at employers’ evaluation techniques and the AI software they use. Over recent years, concerns have mounted that AI, in […]

April 11, 2022

The guide, Evaluating and supporting Neurodifferences at work, has been developed by the SOM Occupational Health Psychology Special Interest Group and includes Dr Nancy Doyle, Dr Belinda Medhurst and Dr Gail Kinman among its contributors. The guide is aimed at […]

March 28, 2022

The business case for bringing diversity to an organization has been made. Certainly, having people from varied backgrounds with different ideas and perspectives can give a business an edge over competitors. Plus, morale flourishes when people feel included and appreciated. […]

September 22, 2021

Neurodiverse individuals have perspectives, skills, and talents that can provide organizations with a competitive edge. Hiring and supporting neurodiverse employees creates a more equitable, inclusive, productive, and innovative workplace. What Exactly Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the range of differences in […]

July 22, 2019

While many organizations have pledged to be more inclusive and diverse, and 2019 has experienced all-time historic lows for national unemployment rates in the United States, 85% of college grads who fall on the autism spectrum are still unemployed. These […]