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Research Paper
Unleashing America’s Largest Untapped Talent Pool
By: Jessica Lee and Matt Leger
The neurodiversity-at-work movement is about building awareness of, acceptance of, and appreciation for a diversity of minds. Today, the neurodivergent workforce is still deeply misunderstood, undeserved and underused by employers and the broader workforce system.
To address these gaps, our research dives into this crucial issue to help employers and governments understand the opportunities and challenges of building work environments that empower neurodivergent individuals’ unique strengths and workplaces that embrace all minds.
Our “Embracing Neurodiversity at Work” paper is divided into five sections:
Podcast Feature
Hear more about the paper’s findings in our podcast episode on the “Disgruntled Millenial” podcast featuring the paper’s authors: Matt Leger, Jessica Lee and Brent Orrell.
Neurodiverse culture is a valid and valuable culture just like any other cultural group related to disability, gender identity, or other identity. It is not as clear to me why the business world does not value and consider us for jobs.
Neurodiversity and Parenthood: A Parallel of Support
As a new mom-to-be and an employee who identifies as neurodivergent, I am amazed by the parallels between how these two identities can be affirmed in the workplace. Both parenthood and neurodivergence may be associated with specific physical and mental health needs, differences in information processing, and increases in stress.
Big I Article on 5 Things You Should Know About Hiring and Neurodiversity
We’re honored to have our (Neuro)diversity in Insurance program mentioned in Big I’s article about hiring and neurodiversity!
“Insuring” a Future for Neurodistinct Adults
For many employed adults, water cooler talk and the small talk at the beginning of a Monday morning meeting is a routine experience of work interactions, but for some, that experience is much harder to come by. One of our neurodistinct team members, Paige, shares insights from the first cohort of our (Neuro)diversity in Insurance Program! Read the full article to learn more.
NTW Honored to Receive a Grant from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance
NeuroTalent Works received a $10,000 Make More Happen grant from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance! See our grant story here. The biggest thanks go to
How to Address Agencies’ Talent Shortage
What if an entire industry advanced neurodiversity inclusion together? Read more in an article by our Executive Director, Jessica Lee, about how NeuroTalent Works is
Weaver & Associates Grant Featured in Arcadia Chamber of Commerce!
Thank you Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for sharing about our partnership with Weaver & Associates Insurance and our recent $10K award donation to advance employment
Forbes Article on the State of ND Inclusion
A thought-provoking piece in Forbes today on the state of neurodiversity inclusion and employment in the U.S. and reflections on the paths continued and propelling
Independent Voices Podcast: Neuro Talent Works’ Diversity in Insurance
JLJ Media’s James Lott Jr sits down with Insurance Industry Leaders of various fields from California. This podcast spotlights the Independent Agent and Broker. Independent