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There is a demographic in the workforce with unique talents and perspectives whose contributions add value and impact within business every day – neurodiverse professionals. Although there are different types of neurodiversity, examples include people who are autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxia, and ADHD. There is a difference in the way neurodiverse brains process information, which can be powerful in team environments as the more diversity of thought there is, the more ideas there are to harness in dealing with business opportunities and challenges. Neurodiverse workers possess a wealth of talents, including exceptional attention to detail, creative critical thinking skills, and a unique perspective on complex challenges. As society and business moves towards looking at neurodiversity with a positive lens, we will all begin to benefit from fresh, new ideas and groundbreaking innovations.
Lea Pateman, Head of Marketing Communications at RSM International, says, "Embracing diversity and inclusion is not a once-a-year event enjoyed on social media, or a box-ticking compliance exercise. It requires us to change - as individuals, as teams and as organisations; and requires genuine actions to create positive impact and change."
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While these individuals bring immense value and innovation to their roles, they are also confronted by many hidden challenges of everyday life and social norms in the workplace. Inclusive workplaces are understanding of the need to offer reasonable accommodation to people in order to eliminate barriers to productive employment for neurodiverse employees. Such accommodations may include alternative communication methods, accommodating sensory needs and understanding challenges that neurodiverse people have had in many traditional work environments.
At RSM our Firms are encouraged to be inclusive of neurodiverse employees and living our brand promise of The Power of Being Understood. By shedding light on the challenges faced by our neurodiverse colleagues, our aim is to foster a deeper understanding of the experiences of neurodiverse individuals in the workplace while highlighting the invaluable contributions they make to organisations worldwide.
