Thanks to Ezra for sharing their guide ‘Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace’ and an insight into US and UK when it comes supporting neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.
https://www.helloezra.com/neurodiversity-modern-workplace/
It provides an overview of the benefits and challenges of a neurodiverse workforce, as well as guidance on supporting neurodiverse employees. And also offers powerful insights such as:
- Neurodiversity’s associated challenges have long been the focus of modern organizations, but
- have not been widely appreciated.
- Forward-thinking companies have embraced neurodiversity. For example, JP Morgan Chase
- has an “Autism at Work” scheme to find top tech talent.
- The UK legislated the Disability Discrimination Act in 1995, which makes it illegal to
- discriminate against an employee or potential employee based on their disability, whether
- hidden or visible. However, the US has less rigorous disabilities legislation – there’s currently
- no protection for conditions like autism.
Traditional interview formats intimidate many neurodiverse applicants. Hiring managers can help by giving applicants a clear description of what the interview will entail beforehand.
Our research found that:
- Only 19.3% of people with disabilities in the US are employed and working.
- 81% of adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed.
- People with dyslexia have high levels of creativity, likely due to the amount of time and dedication it takes for them to explore new methods of learning.