October 30, 2019

Theo Smith on Neurodiversity

33 minutes

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Theo Smith about Neurodiversity in hiring and employment.

They talked about:-

Why being a champion of neurodiversity is important to him

His journey of exploration is going on, and how this has been driven by finding out he himself is neurodiverse

That 15% of the population think differently and are neurodiverse

What he's doing to be an advocate for neurodiversity

Some of the initiatives businesses (including NICE) are undertaking around this topic

Why it is important for employers to look at Neurodiversity, particularly when hiring

How employers can become better at hiring (and retaining) neurodiverse talent, and some of the challenges they'll need to overcome

Why businesses shouldn't be afraid of neurodiversity, and it's all about treating people as individuals

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By Alan Walker