What DE&I initiatives can teach us about neurodiversity

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Abigail Herron explores what lessons can be applied from successful DE&I campaigns to put neurodiversity firmly in the spotlight, at the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023.

There is still a long way to go to make workplaces more inclusive and representative of society, particularly at senior management and board levels. One area that has received relatively little attention to date is neurodiversity, a vastly underused talent pool that can make a significant contribution to improving diversity of thought. Between 15% and 20% of the population are estimated to be neurodivergent, yet unemployment in this group can run as high as 40%. The Big Question: 12 female investors on the outlook for recession in 2023 and how to allocate for it The UK government p...

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