The Value of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodivergent people have brains wired to think, learn, feel, and perceive the world differently from neurotypical people. This difference in thinking and processing makes them an asset to businesses, when those businesses are equipped to effectively support and manage them.
According to the Australian Institute of Directors, “well managed and well supported neurodiverse teams have the potential to outperform neurotypical workforces.”
In fact, businesses have reported improved productivity of up to 130% by catering for the needs of neurodiverse staff.
That’s why companies including Microsoft, Ford, and SAP are investing in programmes that support and tap into the different capabilities of neurodivergent team members.
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3 Big Things Founder & Psychologist Chris Scott on Neurodiversity
Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Employees
1 in 5 New Zealanders are neurodivergent. But New Zealand leaders are not yet equipped to support neurodivergent people.
Neurodivergent employees may require specific accommodations or “productivity enhancers” to perform at their best and providing these ensures everyone has the same opportunity to succeed.
To help your business support different ways of thinking, and gain the competitive advantage it brings, UniMed has partnered with a team of psychologists to provide tailored neurodiversity training and consultancy services. This includes the ability to have your workplace certified as neurodiverse friendly.
The training exceeded our expectations. Chris is very knowledgeable and tailored the training to our industry and needs. He was engaging and explained complex concepts clearly.Malaghan Institute
I really enjoyed the training. It was engaging, interesting, and thought-provoking. The training is very applicable in work and in life situations. And what you learn can be applied to both neurodiverse and neurotypical alike.Training Participant
In our team at work, we have a few neurodiverse colleagues, and the session really helped me reflect on how I can support them better, giving them time and space when it’s needed.Training Participant
Creating a Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplace.
The range of services include:
- Certification as a neurodiverse friendly workplace
- Workplace audit and recommendations
- Training for leaders and managers on leading diverse teams
- Workplace training on understanding neurodiversity and inclusive ways of working
- Support in creating neurodiverse friendly policies and procedures
- Support in adapting physical workspaces for inclusivity
- Individual psychological supports, coaching, assessment and intervention
Why UniMed?
UniMed is a not-for-profit health insurance organisation that was established nearly 45 years ago to enable working New Zealanders to have better access to healthcare services. Our mission is to keep New Zealanders and their whānau in life-long good health. We are always striving to improve and enhance our services to better cater to the evolving needs of our members.
UniMed specialises in helping businesses support the health and well-being of their employees and is proud to provide over 500 New Zealand businesses with tailored workplace health schemes. As we look forward to the next 45 years we are looking at improving and enhancing our services to ensure we are always there when people need us, but to also help keep them in better health so they live longer, happier lives.
