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Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace

The Brightmine Podcast (UK)

Release Date: 12/11/2024

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Laura Kimpton, HR strategy and practice editor at Brightmine, discusses how organisations, and line managers in particular, can support and champion neurodiversity in the workplace. Topics include:

  • employers' legal duties under the Equality Act;
  • the value of adopting a "needs-led" approach;
  • making reasonable adjustments;
  • approaches to onboarding and communication.

Read the transcript

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