Creative Differences

Posted on 20 August 2020 by Pippa McClounan

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A handbook for embracing neurodiversity in the creative industries

1 in 10 people in the UK can be classified as neurodivergent; an umbrella term covering attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette syndrome and autism.

However, according to the CIPD, only 10% of UK HR professionals say that their organisation’s people management practices include consideration of neurodiversity. This significant oversight leaves swathes of jobseekers and employees feeling misunderstood and overlooked in a career market designed for ‘neurotypicals’.

Universal Music Group, having recognised this issue, commissioned Flamingo to explore how the creative industries could adapt themselves to better accommodate neurodivergent members of staff. They were ready to adapt their processes to ensure all employees were catered for and to acknowledge the unique talents that come with neurocognitive variation.

Read this fascinating report Creative Differences - A handbook for embracing neurodiversity in the creative industries for an insight into the results.

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