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Lessons from the Capgemini Tribunal: Supporting Neurodivergent Employees in Practice

A recent employment tribunal involving Capgemini has highlighted how employers can better support neurodivergent employees, as well as why ADHD awareness training and improving manager communication are crucial. The findings offer valuable insights for any organisation seeking to build a more inclusive and legally compliant workplace. Background: What Happened? In Khorram v Capgemini UK Plc, […]

Neurodiversity Training in Learning and Development: 3 Top Tips

I recently delivered the webinar “Unlocking Potential: Neurodiversity Understood for L&D Professionals” with L&D Free Spirits. We explored how learning and development professionals can build inclusive learning environments that support every kind of thinker. According to the CIPD’s guide on neuroinclusion at work, recognising and supporting different ways of thinking can significantly improve employee engagement, […]

Attracting Neurodiverse Talent: Student Work Placements

Neurodiversity isn’t a niche concern—it’s the future of the workforce. Over 50% of Gen Z now identify as neurodivergent, and they’re looking for employers who understand, support, and actively include them from day one. I recently shared practical advice with an employer on how to attract neurodivergent applicants to their placement opportunities. “When you value […]

Neurodiversity Training is only the beginning

If you’re leading a large organisation, there is no quick fix to creating meaningful neuro-inclusion. Drax (a global renewable energy company with over 3,200 employees) has been taking intentional steps that build confidence, shift culture, and create space for people to achieve their potential. One of these steps was Neurodiversity Training for Managers, HR and […]

Neurodiversity Training for Museums

Neurodiversity and Museums: Training for Inclusive Teams Did you know that around 25% of people working in the heritage and cultural sector are neurodivergent, significantly more than the average in the general workforce? As a result, the importance of neurodiversity in museums is growing. Specifically the role of neurodiversity training for museums in creating neuroinclusive […]

Neurodiversity training for HR

Neurodivergent people are more likely to be unemployed than any other disabled people. W e estimate 20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent and a massive 30-40% of those people are unemployed. For autistic people, the stats are even more depressing, with just 29% of autistic people in any kind of work. Very few workplaces offer […]

Managing neurodivergent employees effectively.

Managing neurodivergent employees can be a challenge for managers. At Adjust our managers training gives managers confidence and the tools to ensure neurodivergent employees can thrive.  One of the best ways to understand this further is from the perspective of a neurodivergent employee. In this blog we speak to a neurodivergent woman named Suzanne who […]

Starting the Neurodiversity Conversation

Starting the neurodiversity conversation in the workplace can the catalyst for creating an inclusive environment. Neurodivergent individuals—whether they are autistic, ADHD, or have dyslexia—bring distinct skills and perspectives that, when harnessed, drive innovation and productivity. The challenge is often in starting the conversation and ensuring the workplace is prepared to support diverse needs. Here’s how […]

What is Fun?

We spoke with Marianne Eloise to hear her thoughts on the recent case in France, where a man known as Mr T won the legal right “not to be fun at work”. It got us thinking – what is fun? Many neurodivergent employees may have been discriminated against in the workplace as they may sometimes […]

Neurodiversity and Christmas

In our latest post Marianne Eloise explains why Christmas can be a tough time for neurodivergent employees. For most people, the end of the working year is a lot of fun. Christmas festivities, drinks, work winding down, not actually having to do anything while sitting at your desk…it’s the laziest time of the year. However, […]

ADHD-Understood

October is ADHD awareness month, which seems like the perfect time to learn a little more about this misunderstood neurotype. ADHD isn’t just about difficulties, there are many positive sides to ADHD. It can often mean a person is very charismatic, sensitive, passionate, creative, outcome focussed and have unique ways of solving problems. It can […]

Neurodiversity and Workplace Jargon

Much of the workplace jargon we use on a daily basis can be inaccessible to large amounts of your workforce. In this post Marianne Eloise  explains why this could be especially true for your neurodiverse employees and helpfully decodes what some of the most common phrases really mean! Corporate buzzwords have been a much-derided aspect […]

Autism – Employment isnt working

Post written by Marianne Eloise. Over the last year, employment has become unstable for every demographic. However, for disabled people who already struggled with the insecurity and inaccessibility of work, the pandemic has only exacerbated existing difficulties. A recent study by ONS found that the numbers are particularly dire for autistic people – more so […]

Neurodiversity and Freelancing

Our latest post explores the links between neurodiversity and freelancing. Current research shows that there are now over 6.5 million freelancers and solo self-employed people in the UK.  With numerous studies also showing that between 20%-35% of freelancers, solo self-employed people and entrepreneurs are neurodivergent, this could amount to over 2 million freelancers and solo […]

Autism and Tourette’s – Unique, United & Unheard

Here at Adjust we focus on 4 neurotypes including Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD. However it is important to remember that there are significant overlaps with other neurotypes such as Tourette’s. In this blog we explore the overlap between Autism and Tourette’s, whilst also examining the barriers woman and girls face in accessing diagnosis. We […]

The impact of home working on neurodiverse employees

Have you considered the impact of home working on your neurodiverse employees? In recent weeks the landscape of work has changed dramatically, leaving businesses to adjust quickly to a complex and extraordinary set of circumstances. The sudden and unexpected change from office to homeworking in a short space of time has been a huge adjustment […]

5 ways to achieve Neuro-Inclusion

What can we learn from the recent Npower autism employment tribunal? It can be an opportunity to provide us all with valuable lessons about neuro-inclusion. For those who haven’t read about the recent Npower autism employment tribunal, here’s a quick summary. When Tom Sherbourne joined the company as a senior analyst in October 2017, he […]

Dyslexia and Myths: Fact v. Fiction

In the second part of our series tackling some of the myths surrounding neurodiversity we focus on dyslexia myths, dyslexia is estimated to affect around 10% of the population. Myth: Dyslexia is all about problems with reading and writing Fact: While it’s true that some people with dyslexia can often struggle with reading, writing and […]

Dyspraxia and Myths: The hidden condition

In the first of our series aimed at tackling misconceptions about neurodiverse conditions, we focus on dyspraxia and myths. Myth: Dyspraxia is just another word for being clumsy Fact: As with other neurodiverse conditions including ADHD, autism and dyslexia, dyspraxia is a wide-ranging condition that affects different people in different ways. Yes, dyspraxia can often […]

How to embrace the strengths of different neurotypes

Neurodiversity is strength in difference. Here are five ways organisations can ensure an inclusive workplace for unrepresented neurotypes such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 1. Lack of awareness Lack of awareness is one of the first problems any employer needs to address. We usually start a piece of consultancy work […]