Neurodiversity is an umbrella term referring to the natural variation in how people’s brains work, encompassing differences in thinking, learning, processing and behaviour. While most people are neurotypical—meaning their brains function and process information in ways society typically expects—it’s estimated that 1 in 7 people in the UK (over 15%) are neurodivergent. Embracing [...]
Did you know that fear of presenting (or glossophobia) frequently appears alongside other fears such as heights, enclosed spaces and failure? Acquiring the right presentation skills can help overcome this fear. Maybe part of this fear is driven by that the fact that delivering a great presentation is more than just speaking in [...]
Zero Discrimination Day takes place on 1st March, so let's take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and the role we all play in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Spearheaded by UNAIDS, Zero Discrimination Day is a global movement calling for the eradication of discrimination in all its forms, [...]
Book title: Neurodiversity at Work Author: Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby Rating: ***** Category: Well-rounded read What's it about? Neurodiversity at Work covers the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. The authors, both experts [...]
Companies often face the challenge of scaling their workforce and hiring at pace to meet growing demands. Teams wait for months to get the budget signed off, then rush to get someone in as quickly as possible to take the ‘work weight’ off. Speed in hiring should never come at the expense of [...]
