It’s not just the right thing to do, embracing neurodiversity is the key to unlocking the full potention of our workforce, writes Lord Mayor of London Alastair King

Renowned autism advocate and scientist Temple Grandin said that “the world needs different kinds of minds to work together”. Diversity of thought is a key ingredient of business success, and the City of London has always been a place where new ideas have thrived.

In this new era of uncertainty, these qualities are, perhaps, more important than ever before – with the businesses that are able to take a different perspective being the ones that prosper in an ever-changing world. That is why we need to ensure we are unlocking the skills of everyone in society –including the 15 per cent of people in the UK who are neurodivergent.

Unlocking skills in the workforce

Every neurodivergent person is unique, but neurodivergent individuals have been found to possess some of the most sought-after skills in today’s world of work – from lateral thinking, creativity and strong problem-solving skills to exceptional focus and meticulous attention to detail.

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