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We often receive questions like: “Does allowing reasonable accommodations for neurodivergent colleagues not lead to jealousy among others? Why do some prefer to keep their diagnosis to themselves? How can we express what we need without fear of retaliation or being overprotected? How do we prevent friction and miscommunication in our diverse team?” Psychological safety is always at the foundation of the solution to these questions.

How do you actively encourage all neurotypes, especially neurodivergents, to apply at your company? How do you ensure neurodivergent candidates do not fall by the wayside during the application process and remain on board after recruitment? How do you ensure a clear, non-discriminatory and low-stress process?

Little less than a month ago we’ve demonstrated our latest creation, “Becoming a high-performing, neurodiverse software team - The game,” at the XP Days Benelux 2023 conference in The Netherlands.

“It’s that time of the year again when end-of-year parties and New Year’s receptions at work or privately fill our calendars. Organising these events has become a tradition and an opportunity for many companies to connect and bond among employees. To achieve this, it’s crucial everyone can be their authentic selves and feel welcome at the event. This often raises the question: how can we ensure our events are inclusive and welcoming to everyone? We often think about avoiding religious aspects, food and drinks, and yet neurodiversity is often overlooked in the organisation. This article provides tips on organising your event to be neurodiverse-friendly and inclusive.

Too often, the added value, talents and unique perspectives of colleagues with ADHD are overshadowed by prejudices and incorrect assumptions, such as people with ADHD cannot sit still or are lazy. The study ‘Workplace Neurodiversity: The Power Of Difference’ conducted by the ‘Institute of Leadership & Management’ showed that ADHD has the most stigma in the workplace and that 32% of the companies surveyed would not hire employees with that neurotype. That is why we believe that ADHD deserves a place in the spotlight, and there is no better time to do this than during ‘ADHD Awareness Month’. Discover the added value of this neurotype in this article and how colleagues with ADHD enrich your team and organization with their contributions.