Download your free copy of our guide: The Employer's Guide to Neurodiversity

Building a workplace that’s inclusive to neurodiversity – often referred to as neuroinclusion – is a growing priority for modern workplaces. As well as encouraging employers to play to their employees’ individual strengths, it’s estimated that at least 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent.

Why Neurodiversity matters for Employers

While 60% of employers list neurodiversity as a priority, only 38% of neurodivergent employees report experiencing meaningful support.

Research by the CIPD has found that improving neuroinclusive practices has an overwhelmingly positive impact on overall employee wellbeing, with 63% of companies who practice
neuroinclusion seeing improvements in:

• Different thinking styles and creativity
• Workplace culture
• Quality of people management
• Employee engagement

This guide highlights the shift from outdated hiring expectations to strength-based thinking, noting that neurodivergent candidates often excel in analysis, strategic thinking, structured problem-solving and creativity, but have historically been excluded due to rigid interview formats or communication norms.