Thinking Differently: neurodiversity and work

In the latest episode of our Employment Law Focus podcast, we look at neurodiversity, a range of conditions which affect how people think, process and interpret information. This affects around 15% of people but, until fairly recently, has not been widely considered in the workplace. 

Traditional workplaces are often designed by and for a neurotypical society, which can negatively affect employees who are neurodivergent and prevent them from thriving at work. Understanding the differing needs of each person in your workplace will help to adjust practises to ensure every employee is equipped to perform to the best of their ability.

Jonathan Rennie and Sarah Maddock discuss the important role that employers play in the lives of people who are neurodivergent and what best practice can look like in the modern workplace.

We look at: 

• What neurodiversity actually means
• Benefits from attracting candidates who are neurodivergent
• Supporting development at work
• How employers can manage the hidden nature of these conditions
• What additional things need to be considered if an employment tribunal claimant has a neurodiverse condition

Further reading

Bupa – supporting neurodiversity in the workplace

CIPD – neurodiversity at work

ACAS – webinar – inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity

Neurodivergent women sought for jobs at GCHQ and BAE Systems

Noor v Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Sherbourne v Npower

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