Values of Neurodiversity in the workplace

A diverse and inclusive work environment has many benefits, both for the business and for its employees. As an employer, we can recognise and nurture the unique skills of neurodivergent colleagues-in-training, while also supporting them through any individual challenges they may face at work. It’s important to note that the extent a person’s neurodivergence affects them can vary.

Neurodivergent individuals are often attracted to medicine and other healthcare professions because of their inherent qualities like being good team workers, care and compassion, creativity & different perspectives, resilience, determination.  

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our communities and those with lived experience of neurodivergence can better appreciate the patient perspective.

There are many positive advantages to be gained by having colleagues-in-training who think differently. Neurodivergent colleagues-in-training often bring unique skills and talent to their work.

We all have things were naturally good at and things were not so good at, positive attributes commonly associated with neurodiverse conditions include