In a landmark live stream for Global Ivey Day 2024, we celebrated two decades of neurodiversity hiring programs, initiated by pioneering organizations like Specialisterne and global leaders such as SAP and Microsoft. This event, developed in partnership with the Neurodiversity Employment Research Project at Ivey Business School, delved into the challenges and barriers that hinder the full integration of neurodistinct individuals in the workforce.

Our panel of experts, including Rob Austin, Denise Arnold, Thorkil Sonne, and Moish Tov, led by host Bryan Benjamin of the Ivey Academy, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion. They unpacked common misconceptions correlating support needs with skill levels and debated how insights from neurodiversity employment initiatives are prompting a reevaluation of traditional work paradigms. The conversation also highlighted ways leaders can reimagine job roles and structures to foster more inclusive and effective organizations.

Throughout the session, our panelists explored the historical successes and ongoing challenges of neurodiversity employment programs and shared visionary strategies to advance neuroinclusion in the workplace.

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