How employer bias is getting in the way of hiring neurodiverse talent

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Despite strides being made in the DEI space, employers still struggle to expand their recruitment and retention efforts to include an often overlooked type of diversity: neurodiverse talent.

Up to 20% of the world’s population is neurodivergent, according to consulting firm Deloitte. Autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or arguably, even a mood disorder like major depression are all considered on the spectrum of neurodiversity. 

Deanna Cuadra
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Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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