Tag Archive: equality

Neurodiversity in the workplace

Posted 2nd May 2023 at 1:21 pm

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in how people’s brains are wired and how they process information. This includes conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others.   A growing body of research and advocacy highlights the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals can bring to the workplace. For businesses, embracing neurodiversity can have numerous benefits. One of the most significant is increased innovation. Neurodivergent individuals often think differently and approach problems from unconventional angles, leading to fresh ideas and creative solutions that may not have otherwise been considered. By tapping into... Read more

Facilitating Disability in the Workplace

Posted 12th August 2020 at 8:42 am

Most businesses would acknowledge the value in having a diverse team of employees, as well as a wide-ranging client base. However, when it comes to employing or interacting with someone with disabilities, often this is seen as a problem to be solved, or in extreme cases a problem that can’t be solved.   This attitude comes from the long-held view of disability as an individual deficit. Under what is now known as the ‘medical model’ of disability, the focus is on what a person can’t do, or what is ‘wrong’ with them. This may seem logical, but when we think... Read more