As employers, it is essential to recognize and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity is the concept that the human brain has normal variations and that not all minds are the same. These differences are a natural part of human diversity and should be seen as such. By understanding and embracing neurodiversity, employers can create a safe and inclusive work environment that takes full advantage of each employee's unique talents.
In order to foster a culture of inclusion, employers should use positive, inclusive language at all times. It is also important to be aware of your legal obligations when it comes to neurodiversity. Additionally, it is beneficial to attract and retain a talented pool of neurodiverse employees. Sensitive fighters are employees who are both highly sensitive and high-performing.
They possess empathy, emotional intelligence, and a higher level of insight which can offer an undeniable competitive advantage in the workforce of the future. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Employment Report, by 2025 skills exemplified by people who struggle with sensitivity, such as critical thinking, problem solving, self-management, good work with people and communication, will be the most in demand. In recent years, there has been a tendency to adopt neurodiversity in the workplace or to assess that there are normal and non-pathological variations in mental functioning. Neurodiversity has usually (and rightly so) referred to promoting the inclusion of people with autism and ADHD. It also applies to high sensitivity, since this trait causes neurological differences in approximately 20 percent of workers in terms of emotional responsiveness, self-reflection and more. In order to accept these differences in human experiences, Singer and other activists started a movement to directly challenge the idea that neurotypes of brain diversity, such as autism, dyslexia and ADHD, were inferior.
Robison, who also has Asperger syndrome, adds: “In fact, many people who adopt the concept of neurodiversity believe that people with differences don't need to be cured, but that they need help and shelter. To start incorporating neurodiversity into your own team, gather your team and reaffirm the importance of inclusion among neurodiverse people. Support conversations that bring to light the value of having a neurodiverse workforce. Create a safe space for a positive discussion to take place. By understanding and embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, employers can create an inclusive work environment that takes full advantage of each employee's unique talents. This will help attract and retain a talented pool of neurodiverse employees while also meeting legal obligations.
