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Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has become a vital topic as society and workplaces open themselves up to more diverse perspectives. D&I has been a consideration for HR leaders for a long while, but what we think of when we talk about this issue is changing. Certain sub-trends are developing, neurodiversity among them, which are driving the conversation forward in interesting and new ways. Neurodiversity has remained somewhat under-represented and under-supported in the world of work, and even in 2021 there is still some way to go in ensuring everybody is offered equal opportunities. This means those who are neurodiverse are frequently left behind. However, those who are neurodiverse bring with them a huge range of unique skills that businesses should be looking to invest in. The advantages of committing to this are multifold: not only does it give a real boost to the career prospects of those who are neurodiverse, but increasing diversity, neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace can have a hugely positive impact on workplace culture and on the bottom line. The concept of neurodiversity isn’t new, but it’s something that still isn’t widely understood. In contrast to some other types of diversity, our cognition exists entirely on
