04/01/2024

Neurodivergent Workers are Valuable but Remain a Mystery to Many

Few employees receive training on working with or managing them

About 68 percent of U.S. employees say they’re unfamiliar with the term "neurodiversity;" only 22 percent are aware of working with a neurodivergent colleague, according to a March 18 report from Eagle Hill Consulting.

Although 72 percent said they would hire a neurodivergent employee, few receive formal training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers.

"By some estimates, about 15 to 20 percent of the population is neurodiverse, and some employers increasingly are aware that these individuals can provide a competitive advantage," Melissa Jezior, president and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, said in a statement.

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