Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Employers are increasingly emphasizing their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts as they recognize the value of creating a workforce that reflects the customers they serve. However, when many organizations talk about DE&I, they overlook neurodiversity as well as the education and conflict resolution processes, like mediation, that are critical for creating safe spaces and productive environments for neurodivergent employees and managers. In addition, by overlooking this aspect of diversity, employers may lose out on the strengths that neurodiverse employees can bring to the workforce.

In this article, we will explore why it is important for employers to include neurodiversity in their DE&I strategies and how using internal workplace mediation programs to address challenges concerning neurodivergent employees is a best practice.