Attracting Neurodiversity in the workplace

Whilst neurodivergence may once have been seen as a ‘problem’ that businesses or individuals had to ‘overcome’, there is now a greater realisation that individuals who think differently can add enormous value by bringing different perspectives and ideas to the table. Research consistently shows that diverse thinking can improve performance for organisations and their clients.

Companies with diverse teams are 45% more likely to improve a market share, and 70% more likely to capture a market share.

Companies with diverse leadership teams report 19% higher innovation revenues.

In inclusive environments, employees are more engaged and thus 50% more productive and 3.5 times more likely to contribute their full innovative potential.

But are the needs of Neurodivergent, or Neurodegenerative people radically different to the need of Neurotypical people? Shouldn’t modern workplaces provide quiet spaces, stimulating spaces and environments that please the senses as standard practice?

In creating a ‘clean desk’ culture, have we cleaned out the personalities that are vital to the culture and success of businesses?

We recently invited the London Design Community to our showroom, to discuss Neurodiversity within the modern workplace.