Neurodiversity at work training
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Neurodiversity at work training
Neurodiversity in the workplace
of disabled people are employed, in contrast to 82% of non-disabled people. If this figure includes forms of neurodiversity such as autism, then employment rates drop further to 22%.1
of neurodivergent workers in a survey of 127 UK feared discrimination after disclosing and felt that management did not have sufficient knowledge of neurodiversity to support them.2
of employers surveyed found the lack of disclosure among workers difficult to manage but also reported that they had little confidence in providing reasonable adjustments for their workforce.3
The Growing Importance of Neurodiversity in the UK Workforce
It is currently estimated that 15% of the UK population are neurodivergent.4 Neurodivergent people bring significant value to organisations and benefit from neuro-inclusive practices which enable them to deliver their best work and have a positive experience of work in return.
What our training offers
Teaches crucial concepts for employee wellbeing and business success
This workshop introduces neurodiversity, the challenges faced by neurodivergent people, and the impact that neurodivergence can have on wellbeing and inclusion. It will also explore how neuro-inclusive practices and workplace adjustments can foster a neuro-inclusive culture that enhances productivity, engagement, and retention.
Empowers workplace leaders will the knowledge and skills to foster neuro-inclusive practices
This session will equip participants with knowledge of neurodiversity, appropriate reasonable adjustments, and how to act as allies. It will also support them on how to create inclusive working cultures that support neurodivergent employees in thriving and contributing to organisational success
Provides comprehensive support for building disability-confident organisations
Our advisers provide comprehensive support to organisations in becoming Disability Confident by offering tailored services such as employee wellbeing and inclusion surveys, listening circles for feedback on wellbeing interventions, and further training on neurodiversity and disability.
Our other trainings and workshops
Our Advisers deliver training and workshops focusing on the key areas that support organisations to address Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges, future proof their business and advance their responsible business journey.
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References
- Disabled people in employment, research briefing, House of Commons, March 2024 ↩︎
- Birkbeck’s Research Centre for Neurodiversity at Work, March 2023 ↩︎
- Birkbeck’s Research Centre for Neurodiversity at Work, March 2023 ↩︎
- local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Neurodiversity Slides 200920.pdf ↩︎
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