Are you supporting your neurodiverse employees well enough?
Two-thirds (64%) of neurodiverse employees believe that they should be receiving more support from their employer, according to research from Zest.
According to findings from employee benefits technology company Zest, 49% of neurodiverse employees feel undersupported at work, and 22% of HR directors admit having difficulty meeting their needs.
The study also reveals that 38% of HR directors reported more neurodiverse employees in the last year while 37% of employers invested in mental health services, but support remains insufficient.
Meanwhile, more than a third (35%) of HR leaders believe that having more neurodiverse employees has boosted productivity while 31% believe this segment of the workforce has made the business more profitable.
Talent retention
Zest also found that failure to support neurodiverse employees impacts talent retention, with 48% finding their perks inadequate and 62% prepared to leave for greater inclusivity, compared to the 46% UK average.
According to the research, three-quarters of neurodiverse employees want more personalised benefits, and more than half would utilize them if the platform was more user-friendly.
However, only 29% of employees believe their benefits platform meets their expectations, with 39% requesting additional investment in these systems to improve accessibility.
Zest CEO Matt Russell said: “Employers need to ensure they are fully harnessing the talent of neurodiverse employees by improving support and reward strategies to ensure this growing portion of the workforce can flourish.
“Although many employers are stepping up investment in this area, clearly neurodiverse employees feel there is a long way to go before the level of support offered in the workforce meets their expectations.
“Increasing investment in benefits packages is an effective approach to delivering enhanced and targeted support to employees which makes them feel more valued, and motivated and ultimately benefits the organisation as well as the individual.”
To download Zest’s Neurodiversity report, click here.
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