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Hiring for a different type of wiring - why should you embrace neurodiversity in the workplace? (World Commerce & Contracting)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Creating a more inclusive working environment that embraces neurodiversity - why fostering diversity of thought can lead to greater innovation and creativity in the workplace.

As companies ramp up their focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), there is one group that is all too often overlooked in the diversity conversation and when hiring. Neurodivergent groups often experience far higher rates of unemployment than the rest of the population despite having the ability and desire to work.

There are however, organizations that are making an extra effort to recruit, retain, and nurture neurodivergent workers and as a result, gain competitive edge from increased diversity in skills, ways of thinking, and approaches to problem-solving.

Join this conversation as we uncover what embracing neurodiversity really means in practice and what it can bring to an organization.

Key takeaways

  • Learn about great organizational practice in embracing neurodiversity from IBM
  • Understand more about neurodiverse talent and what they can bring to the team
  • Hear real life examples of some of the challenges of employment for neurodiverse groups

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