The latest in the neuroinclusion conversation
How Embracing Neurodiversity Transforms Your Workforce
They say today HR priorities have become CEO priorities, and I saw this first hand as my boss at the time, the CEO of a tech company in London in the early 2010s, tasked me with creative ways of addressing the company’s talent challenges and building what he called a...
How Embracing Neurodiversity Transforms Your Workforce
They say today HR priorities have become CEO priorities, and I saw this first hand as my boss at the time, the CEO of a tech company in London in the early 2010s, tasked me with creative ways of addressing the company’s talent challenges and building what he called a...
Neurodiversity Resources
Every Brain is Different: Ramos Law Podcast
Watch the full episode here "Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Ramos Law Difference Makers Podcast, where we journey into the fascinating realm of neurodiversity with Ed Thompson, founder and CEO of Uptimize, a global leader in neuroinclusion. In this...
How Embracing Neurodiversity Transforms Your Workforce
They say today HR priorities have become CEO priorities, and I saw this first hand as my boss at the time, the CEO of a tech company in London in the early 2010s, tasked me with creative ways of addressing the company’s talent challenges and building what he called a...
Respecting Individual Neurodivergent Identities
Everybody is different, and everybody has their own sense of identity. Here, neurodiversity advocate Sarah Duggan shares her own journey - and the importance of respecting individual preferences! “Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.” – Toni Morrison I...
Virtual Fireside Chat with Neurodiverse Communication Specialist Tim Goldstein
Tim Goldstein continues to be at the forefront of the neurodiversity at work movement. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age 54, Tim Goldstein is a global trainer for a major international tech company, a Neurodiverse Communications Specialist, an Emotional...
Psychology Today: “What a Neuroinclusive Organization Looks Like”
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Until recently, neurodiversity was largely ignored by organizations, or at best seen as a niche area of DEI. In fact, "neuroinclusion" or the appreciation of neurodiversity at work is valuable and needed everywhere Today, smart organizations...
5 Major Risks of Ignoring Neurodiversity at Work
Neurodiversity literally refers to the diversity of human brains and minds. There’s no such thing as any one “normal” brain, and in reality everybody thinks differently. Hence, every team, and every organization, is by definition neurodiverse. However, this...
Supporting Neurodivergent Parents at Work
We tend to think in terms of supporting neurodivergent folks at work, and parents of neurodivergent folks too, but not - neurodivergent parents! If you want to be neuroinclusive, this is important. Here, Uptimize SME (and mom to a 2 year old!) Laura Wallis shares some...
Neurodiversity & Innovation with Remi Uzzan and Shawn Fry
Most CEOs and senior leaders talk about the urgent need to innovate. Innovation can be on a big scale - a new technology or product - but it can also be on a micro scale, with small process improvements leading to big wins. In this webinar we will focus on how...
Recruiting Future Podcast with Matt Alder: Neuroinclusion
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE According to recent estimates, between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s population is neurodivergent. Although our understanding of the brain has taken some massive leaps forward, a large proportion of neurodivergent people do not have...
Virtual Fireside Chat with Tom D’Eri of Rising Tide
We welcomed one of the preeminent speakers and figures in the neurodiversity at work space for a special virtual fireside chat. Tom D'Eri is a social entrepreneur and founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, an organization that employs over 90 autistic people in a successful...
5 Things I Learned When Writing “A Hidden Force”
I was so thrilled in April to bring my book, A Hidden Force, to the world. The book – 3 years in the making – was the result of substantial research (both by Uptimize and by me personally) and reflects my and Uptimize’s experiences working with organizations to...
Building an Inclusive Culture Together – IBM & Uptimize
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month 2023, we are proud to release a special collaborative video made with our partners at IBM. IBM has an extraordinary history of disability inclusion, and we are proud to partner with the company to continue to build on that legacy....
Why I Wrote “A Hidden Force”
Around three years ago, it was the beginning of the COVID epidemic, and – for many – the beginning of the first lockdown. It was on a walk with my wife in Denver during that strange time when I said to her that perhaps, with the world apparently on pause, this might...
Does (Neuro)diversity Need a Business Case?
What is known as the “diversity business case” was solidified stridently and impactfully in a number of research reports in the 2010s. Consulting giant McKinsey, for example, reported in 2015 that companies with more ethnically diverse leadership were 35% more likely...
Neurodiversity: Driving Innovation
Early in our journey at Uptimize, we ran a series of interviews with folks in Corporate America, including managers. We asked these managers if they knew what the word “neurodiversity” meant. Over 60% did not (this was 2018), with one commenting “I had never even...
How Neurodiversity at Work Fits Into “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
Until recently, corporate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts have typically ignored neurodiversity and neuroinclusion. Such efforts have a long history. Many of the earliest initiatives here were sparked by the social justice movements – and civil rights...
7 Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work
“What’s a question I should have asked you, but didn’t?” That’s something a mentor of mine consistently asks folks at the end of every conversation. Here I want to talk about a question nobody typically asks us at Uptimize when it comes to neuroinclusion – but it’s...
The Connection Between Neurodiversity and Mental Health in the Workplace
There has ALWAYS been a need for increased dialogue and awareness around mental health as well as solutions for better supporting employees in their mental wellness. However, now more than ever, the issue of mental health is the elephant in the room that cannot be...
How Neurodiversity is Gaining Mainstream Traction
Even a decade ago, people knew very little about neurodiversity. Many felt, and still feel, apprehensive to disclose neuroidentities such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. While the neurodistinct community still faces bias and misconception, the rise of “neuroinclusion”...
A Deeper Look into Intersectionality and Neurodiversity
People experience and perceive the world in a variety of ways. Neurodiversity is the natural variation of human information processing - there is no single correct way of thinking, learning, or acting and these distinctions are not and should not be regarded as...
5 Things to Know about ADHD at Work in 2022
There’s a lot to admire about ADHD: the creativity, the empathy, the persistence, and the unique abilities it offers many individuals. For those reasons, people with ADHD can be an asset to any company. Creating a functional workspace with diverse talents and needs...
A Look Into Neurodiversity Trends in 2022
Uptimize is the leading corporate training company uniquely focused on neurodiversity at work. We have always had a unique perspective on this emergent field, through working with organizations around the world on their own neuroinclusion journeys, as well as through...
3 Real Employee Stories: Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
Despite increased awareness surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace, success stories of thriving neurodistinct professionals are rarely highlighted. These individuals are not only valuable assets to their operational teams, but are often driving forces towards the...
The Value of Neurodiversity Training
There isn’t anything new about neurodiversity - neurodiversity simply means that it is a scientific fact that there is a natural diversity of the human brain. However, societal familiarity with neurodiversity has historically been low. Over the past few years, the...
Neurodiversity in Tech
Many companies in the STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) struggle to find qualified candidates because they are overlooking people who think differently. However, some companies have realized this and are taking steps to solve this problem. When...
From Neurodiversity to Neuroinclusion
Neurodiversity, of course, refers to the human reality of the infinite variation of human brains. There is no one “normal” brain, and as such humans (and consequently, any organization or team) are naturally neurodiverse. Yet the term has also become shorthand, over...
What is Neurodiversity at Work?
Recently, terms like diversity and gender equality have been buzzwords within corporate America, and many employers have gone through great lengths to ensure that they have more racially, culturally, and gender diverse workforces, as well as policies that are more...
How Neuroinclusion Improves Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is about your employee's sense of purpose and how effectively they fit-in at work. At first glance, this may sound like a minor detail to focus on, but taking it seriously is good for business. According to Harvard Business Review Analytic...
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work The neurodistinct community is large; estimates vary anywhere from 1 in 20 people to as many as 1 in 5. With those figures in mind, you most likely already work with neurodivergent talent in your company. What we...
7 Ways Your Hiring Process May Be Unintentionally Excluding Neurodiverse Talent
There is still a chronic lack of awareness of neurodiversity in society as a whole, and as a result in many workplaces. Forms of neurodistinctiveness remain poorly understood, generalized and stereotyped – for example, that all autistic people are male, or that...
6 Business Icons Who Credit their Success to Neurodivergence
6 Business Icons Who Credit their Success to Neurodivergence Some of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have been individuals who consider themselves within one or more neuroidentity group. It’s striking to see how...
How Embracing Neurodiversity Transforms Your Workforce
They say today HR priorities have become CEO priorities, and I saw this first hand as my boss at the time, the CEO of a tech company in London in the early 2010s, tasked me with creative ways of addressing the company’s talent challenges and building what he called a...
Respecting Individual Neurodivergent Identities
Everybody is different, and everybody has their own sense of identity. Here, neurodiversity advocate Sarah Duggan shares her own journey - and the importance of respecting individual preferences! “Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.” – Toni Morrison I...
5 Major Risks of Ignoring Neurodiversity at Work
Neurodiversity literally refers to the diversity of human brains and minds. There’s no such thing as any one “normal” brain, and in reality everybody thinks differently. Hence, every team, and every organization, is by definition neurodiverse. However, this...
5 Things I Learned When Writing “A Hidden Force”
I was so thrilled in April to bring my book, A Hidden Force, to the world. The book – 3 years in the making – was the result of substantial research (both by Uptimize and by me personally) and reflects my and Uptimize’s experiences working with organizations to...
Building an Inclusive Culture Together – IBM & Uptimize
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month 2023, we are proud to release a special collaborative video made with our partners at IBM. IBM has an extraordinary history of disability inclusion, and we are proud to partner with the company to continue to build on that legacy....
5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society
(this article first appeared in Authority Magazine, and features an interview with Uptimize founder Ed Thompson) As part of our series about ‘5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society’ I had the pleasure to interview Ed...
Does (Neuro)diversity Need a Business Case?
What is known as the “diversity business case” was solidified stridently and impactfully in a number of research reports in the 2010s. Consulting giant McKinsey, for example, reported in 2015 that companies with more ethnically diverse leadership were 35% more likely...
Neurodiversity: Driving Innovation
Early in our journey at Uptimize, we ran a series of interviews with folks in Corporate America, including managers. We asked these managers if they knew what the word “neurodiversity” meant. Over 60% did not (this was 2018), with one commenting “I had never even...
How Neurodiversity at Work Fits Into “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
Until recently, corporate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts have typically ignored neurodiversity and neuroinclusion. Such efforts have a long history. Many of the earliest initiatives here were sparked by the social justice movements – and civil rights...
Age Inclusion in the Workplace
For the first time in history we have five generations of workers in the workplace. That’s right, five generations. And each of these generations, from “Traditionalists” to “Gen Z”, have a variety of values and relationships towards organizations, authority, and work...
8 Tips on How to Be an Inclusive Coworker
Everyone has a part to play in fostering diversity and inclusion. Modern businesses can’t function optimally without the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity and inclusion can provide. Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in today’s world, especially...
A Deeper Look into Intersectionality and Neurodiversity
People experience and perceive the world in a variety of ways. Neurodiversity is the natural variation of human information processing - there is no single correct way of thinking, learning, or acting and these distinctions are not and should not be regarded as...
Are your office holiday parties inclusive?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, employers across the country are beginning to prepare for their annual end-of-year soiree. Traditionally, these events have failed to recognize all beliefs, leaving certain workers feeling excluded and unhappy. HR...
Why Your Company Needs Diversity Training
The topic of diversity and inclusion has remained a popular topic of discussion over the past few years. In recent months, employees have been empowered to voice their opinions on the lack of diversity at many companies across the country. Firms implementing...
From Neurodiversity to Neuroinclusion
Neurodiversity, of course, refers to the human reality of the infinite variation of human brains. There is no one “normal” brain, and as such humans (and consequently, any organization or team) are naturally neurodiverse. Yet the term has also become shorthand, over...
7 Ways Your Hiring Process May Be Unintentionally Excluding Neurodiverse Talent
There is still a chronic lack of awareness of neurodiversity in society as a whole, and as a result in many workplaces. Forms of neurodistinctiveness remain poorly understood, generalized and stereotyped – for example, that all autistic people are male, or that...
4 Competitive Advantages From Having a Truly Diverse Workplace
In today’s marketplace, organizations are continually competing to stay ahead of the competition. And it’s becoming increasingly clear that diverse teams are the key to producing innovative, successful products and services. A diverse team brings enriched talent from...
5 Major Risks of Ignoring Neurodiversity at Work
Neurodiversity literally refers to the diversity of human brains and minds. There’s no such thing as any one “normal” brain, and in reality everybody thinks differently. Hence, every team, and every organization, is by definition neurodiverse. However, this...
Virtual Fireside Chat with Tom D’Eri of Rising Tide
We welcomed one of the preeminent speakers and figures in the neurodiversity at work space for a special virtual fireside chat. Tom D'Eri is a social entrepreneur and founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, an organization that employs over 90 autistic people in a successful...
Neurodiversity: Driving Innovation
Early in our journey at Uptimize, we ran a series of interviews with folks in Corporate America, including managers. We asked these managers if they knew what the word “neurodiversity” meant. Over 60% did not (this was 2018), with one commenting “I had never even...
Age Inclusion in the Workplace
For the first time in history we have five generations of workers in the workplace. That’s right, five generations. And each of these generations, from “Traditionalists” to “Gen Z”, have a variety of values and relationships towards organizations, authority, and work...
5 Things to Know about ADHD at Work in 2022
There’s a lot to admire about ADHD: the creativity, the empathy, the persistence, and the unique abilities it offers many individuals. For those reasons, people with ADHD can be an asset to any company. Creating a functional workspace with diverse talents and needs...
3 Real Employee Stories: Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
Despite increased awareness surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace, success stories of thriving neurodistinct professionals are rarely highlighted. These individuals are not only valuable assets to their operational teams, but are often driving forces towards the...
Employer Branding: Why Company Purpose Is Essential in Today’s Job Market
When any business is discussed, many of us consider the consumer-facing elements of its brand. Distinct visual design, brand messaging, and the overall customer experience all play a pivotal role in creating trust between a company and its target audience. However,...
From Neurodiversity to Neuroinclusion
Neurodiversity, of course, refers to the human reality of the infinite variation of human brains. There is no one “normal” brain, and as such humans (and consequently, any organization or team) are naturally neurodiverse. Yet the term has also become shorthand, over...
Recruiting Millennials: What Does the Largest Generation Care About in the Workplace?
If there seems to be a lot of hype these days about creating the perfect workplace for Millennials, it’s for good reason. According to Pew Research Center, Millennials (those born between the years of 1981 and 1996) are the largest generation in the U.S. labor force,...
The Importance of Talent Management
The Importance of Talent Management Talent management is a continuous process that involves the following five steps: Talent Planning Talent Attraction Talent Development Talent Retention Talent Transition Connected talent management is a systematic way of handling...
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work The neurodistinct community is large; estimates vary anywhere from 1 in 20 people to as many as 1 in 5. With those figures in mind, you most likely already work with neurodivergent talent in your company. What we...
7 Ways Your Hiring Process May Be Unintentionally Excluding Neurodiverse Talent
There is still a chronic lack of awareness of neurodiversity in society as a whole, and as a result in many workplaces. Forms of neurodistinctiveness remain poorly understood, generalized and stereotyped – for example, that all autistic people are male, or that...
6 Business Icons Who Credit their Success to Neurodivergence
6 Business Icons Who Credit their Success to Neurodivergence Some of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have been individuals who consider themselves within one or more neuroidentity group. It’s striking to see how...
Virtual Fireside Chat with Tom D’Eri of Rising Tide
We welcomed one of the preeminent speakers and figures in the neurodiversity at work space for a special virtual fireside chat. Tom D'Eri is a social entrepreneur and founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, an organization that employs over 90 autistic people in a successful...
Building an Inclusive Culture Together – IBM & Uptimize
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month 2023, we are proud to release a special collaborative video made with our partners at IBM. IBM has an extraordinary history of disability inclusion, and we are proud to partner with the company to continue to build on that legacy....
Does (Neuro)diversity Need a Business Case?
What is known as the “diversity business case” was solidified stridently and impactfully in a number of research reports in the 2010s. Consulting giant McKinsey, for example, reported in 2015 that companies with more ethnically diverse leadership were 35% more likely...
Age Inclusion in the Workplace
For the first time in history we have five generations of workers in the workplace. That’s right, five generations. And each of these generations, from “Traditionalists” to “Gen Z”, have a variety of values and relationships towards organizations, authority, and work...
The Connection Between Neurodiversity and Mental Health in the Workplace
There has ALWAYS been a need for increased dialogue and awareness around mental health as well as solutions for better supporting employees in their mental wellness. However, now more than ever, the issue of mental health is the elephant in the room that cannot be...
Tips for Supporting Your Hybrid Workers
In 2020, everything the American workforce knew to be “normal” was completely turned on its head. The majority of the U.S. workforce was sent home to work remotely (for positions that were remote-capable), in-person meetings were replaced with Zoom calls, and teams...
Are your office holiday parties inclusive?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, employers across the country are beginning to prepare for their annual end-of-year soiree. Traditionally, these events have failed to recognize all beliefs, leaving certain workers feeling excluded and unhappy. HR...
3 Real Employee Stories: Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
Despite increased awareness surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace, success stories of thriving neurodistinct professionals are rarely highlighted. These individuals are not only valuable assets to their operational teams, but are often driving forces towards the...
The Value of Neurodiversity Training
There isn’t anything new about neurodiversity - neurodiversity simply means that it is a scientific fact that there is a natural diversity of the human brain. However, societal familiarity with neurodiversity has historically been low. Over the past few years, the...
From Neurodiversity to Neuroinclusion
Neurodiversity, of course, refers to the human reality of the infinite variation of human brains. There is no one “normal” brain, and as such humans (and consequently, any organization or team) are naturally neurodiverse. Yet the term has also become shorthand, over...
How Neuroinclusion Improves Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is about your employee's sense of purpose and how effectively they fit-in at work. At first glance, this may sound like a minor detail to focus on, but taking it seriously is good for business. According to Harvard Business Review Analytic...
The Importance of Talent Management
The Importance of Talent Management Talent management is a continuous process that involves the following five steps: Talent Planning Talent Attraction Talent Development Talent Retention Talent Transition Connected talent management is a systematic way of handling...
How to Support Remote Workers with Different Communication Styles
A couple of years ago, remote workers were few and far between. However, COVID-19 drastically changed that, with nearly half the U.S. labor force working home in the early days of the pandemic, according to government data cited by The New York Times. In fact, even...
Does (Neuro)diversity Need a Business Case?
What is known as the “diversity business case” was solidified stridently and impactfully in a number of research reports in the 2010s. Consulting giant McKinsey, for example, reported in 2015 that companies with more ethnically diverse leadership were 35% more likely...
Age Inclusion in the Workplace
For the first time in history we have five generations of workers in the workplace. That’s right, five generations. And each of these generations, from “Traditionalists” to “Gen Z”, have a variety of values and relationships towards organizations, authority, and work...
8 Tips on How to Be an Inclusive Coworker
Everyone has a part to play in fostering diversity and inclusion. Modern businesses can’t function optimally without the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity and inclusion can provide. Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in today’s world, especially...
How Neurodiversity is Gaining Mainstream Traction
Even a decade ago, people knew very little about neurodiversity. Many felt, and still feel, apprehensive to disclose neuroidentities such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. While the neurodistinct community still faces bias and misconception, the rise of “neuroinclusion”...
A Deeper Look into Intersectionality and Neurodiversity
People experience and perceive the world in a variety of ways. Neurodiversity is the natural variation of human information processing - there is no single correct way of thinking, learning, or acting and these distinctions are not and should not be regarded as...
Are your office holiday parties inclusive?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, employers across the country are beginning to prepare for their annual end-of-year soiree. Traditionally, these events have failed to recognize all beliefs, leaving certain workers feeling excluded and unhappy. HR...
The Value of Neurodiversity Training
There isn’t anything new about neurodiversity - neurodiversity simply means that it is a scientific fact that there is a natural diversity of the human brain. However, societal familiarity with neurodiversity has historically been low. Over the past few years, the...
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work
Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity at Work The neurodistinct community is large; estimates vary anywhere from 1 in 20 people to as many as 1 in 5. With those figures in mind, you most likely already work with neurodivergent talent in your company. What we...
Podcasts
Recruiting Future Podcast with Matt Alder: Neuroinclusion
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE According to recent estimates, between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s population is neurodivergent. Although our understanding of the brain has taken some massive leaps forward, a large proportion of neurodivergent people do not have...
MyLadyADHD Podcast with Trina Haynes
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE What is Neurodiversity? What does it look like in the workplace and what are the challenges for ADHDers at work? Neurodiversity is a bit of a buzz word right now - and I wanted to break it down and take a deeper look at the...
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