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Unlocking the business benefits of neurodiversity

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In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores the link between supporting neurodivergent people at work and better business performance.

This episode covers:

  • The challenges that workplaces and common working practices can pose for neurodivergent people.
  • The need for an individualised approach to adjustments for neurodivergent people.
  • How to become an ally to neurodivergent people at work.
  • The benefits of taking a data-led approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, and the crossover with the skillset of accountants.

Dhaliwal is joined by two experts with detailed experience of the accountancy sector: Lydia Stott, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser, Cooper Parry, and Meera Roy-Chowdhury, Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, JLL.

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You can read the full transcript of this episode here.

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Host

Jag Dhaliwal

Guests

  • Lydia Stott, Diversity and Inclusion Adviser, Cooper Parry
  • Meera Roy-Chowdhury, Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, JLL

Producer

Ed Adams

Episode first published: 26 April 2024
Podcast recorded: 22 March 2024

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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