#Dyslexia
#Dyspraxia/DCD
#AD(H)D
#ASD/Autism
I understand that many people with these diagnoses feel uneasy about talking about their differences at interviews so, to break the ice and let you know there are employers like me out there I want to tell you how I see it from my perspective.
Why Do I Want To Hire Neurodiverse People?
I believe the most desirable quality in a workforce is that of diversity, and in particular - neurodiversity. All eco-systems need diversity to flourish and a workplace can be just like any other living, breathing organism when seen as a whole. The more diversity within it, the more it will grow!
Diversity Is Desirable To Me
What Do The 'Labels' Mean To Me?
The following views are the subjective views of a future employer about what the individual labels mean:
ASD/Autism
The qualities displayed by people with Autism are consistent with qualities needed for inventors. I want people with creative vision in my workplace and that's why I feel that people with Autism are a most valuable resource to the employment market!
AD(H)D
The qualities displayed by people with AD(H)D are consistent with qualities needed for achievers, activists and fighters. I want people with these kind of passions and strengths in my workplace and that's why I feel that people with AD(H)D are also a true asset to any workforce!
Dyslexia
The qualities displayed by people with dyslexia are consistent with qualities needed for creative exploration and expression, qualities that are so valued to the business world. I want people with this kind of creativity in my workplace and that's why I feel that people with dyslexic qualities are also a true asset to any workforce!
Dyspraxia/DCD
The qualities displayed by people with dyspraxia are consistent with qualities needed for great strategists, they can break even simple tasks down into steps and chunks that anyone can follow. I want people with these kind of abilities in my workplace and that's why I feel that people with dyspraxia are also a true asset to any workforce!
No Discrimination
The Truth About The Neurodiverse Workforce
Neurodiversity is the greatest untapped resource on earth. Share this to help others see the immense benefit that your diversity can bring!
So Would I Really Be Better Off Hiring Neurodiverse Staff?
... but in the most unlikely event of a Zombie Apocalypse I would have surrounded myself with a workforce of fighters, inventors, strategists and creative visionaries, to fight on my side.
Definitely a Win – Win for me!