Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Prevalence, Understanding, and Why it Matters

What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is the natural diversity of human brains and minds. It describes the wide variety of ways people think, experience the world, communicate, solve problems, and create ideas.

Being neurodivergent means your brain differs from the statistical majority – you “diverge” from the expected norms that most workplaces, schools, and systems are designed around.Press enter to begin your search

Why is Neurodiversity Important in the Workplace?

When organisations assume that everyone is neurotypical, people with non-typical neurotypes can be unintentionally excluded or disadvantaged. This is not about ability, but whether the environment is designed for success.

Did You Know…

Up to 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent.

That’s 20% of your workforce. In a medium-sized company of 250 employees, around 50 people will not be neurotypical.

In some sectors – especially STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) – the proportion is even higher. Research shows autistic people are more strongly represented in these fields, where strengths such as systematic thinking, pattern recognition, focus, and deep specialist knowledge are highly valuable.

Why Neuro-inclusion Benefits Everyone

When workplaces embrace neurodiversity, they unlock:

• Greater creativity and problem-solving
• Stronger innovation through diverse perspectives
• Reduced grievances and HR escalations
• Higher employee satisfaction and retention
• Improved performance across the board – adjustments that support neurodivergent employees often benefit everyone

Neuro-inclusion isn’t just about “doing the right thing” – it’s about maximising the strengths of your workforce.