Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable

Neurodiversity, broadly defined as a diversity of thinking styles and abilities, is especially important for innovative decision-making and increasing greater levels of diversity and inclusion within organizations.

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Understanding Neurodiversity @ Work

About

The Mission of the Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable is to help businesses of all sizes welcome, support, and empower neurodivergent talent, fostering inclusive cultures where everyone can succeed. Together, the roundtable is building a community of employers who share knowledge, create opportunities, and drive meaningful change.

Members

• Corporations: Member corporations of the Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable are mostly large-scale organizations with a dedicated focus on improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent professionals. They design neuroinclusive hiring practices, workplace accommodations, and career development programs to dismantle systemic barriers to employment, drive innovation, and contribute to a more inclusive economy.

• Social Enterprise Members: Social Enterprises are mission-driven businesses that prioritize social impact alongside financial sustainability, with a focus on creating inclusive employment opportunities for neurodivergent professionals. These enterprises design workplaces, roles, and support systems that leverage the unique strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, fostering environments where everyone can thrive.

• Strategic Neurodiversity Partners (SNPs): SNP’s are expert practitioners with proven track records of helping client organizations create lasting impact by embedding holistic, sustainable practices that transform policies, enhance recruitment, improve retention, and align with company’s core values.

Objectives

Share Best Practices

Serve as a collaborative platform for employers who are already committed to hiring and supporting neurodivergent employees. This platform will serve as a hub for sharing successful strategies, resources, and experiences.

Support

Offer guidance and resources to help employers start or improve through neuoinclusion. Provide informational sessions, toolkits, and connections to service providers to attract, hire, and retain neurodivergent talent, creating a more neuroinclusive workplace.

Amplification & Education

Promote the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. Share success stories and research showing their contributions to innovation, problem-solving, and company performance.