Being neurodivergent can help your career – and your company

By Paul Grover 2019-04-03T09:42:00

Fostering a neurodiverse workforce isn’t just about equality – it’s about the benefits a different range of thinking skills can bring to company results

Most firms in the construction sector have policies for fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. However, if our sector is really going to reap the benefits of a diverse workforce, it is vital to have a truly inclusive environment where everyone feels able to participate and achieve their full potential.

While UK legislation covering age, disability, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation sets out minimum standards, an effective diversity and inclusion strategy must go beyond legal compliance. And companies across the sector are waking up to the advantages fostering diversity can bring, not just in terms of the happiness of their employees, but also to their bottom line.

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