Neurodiversity and the Future of Work in India

This whitepaper explores the transformative impact of neurodiversity in the workplace. Drawing insights from over 15 interviews with neurodivergent individuals, industry leaders, and HR professionals across 10+ companies, the report highlights the strategic importance of cognitive diversity. It provides actionable best practices to create equitable workplaces that empower neurodivergent talent. By shifting inclusion from compliance to a business imperative, the study calls on corporate India to embrace neurodiversity as a driver of innovation and growth.

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Key Findings

Key neurodivergent conditions and how they are manifested in different people.
Person first or identity first language, which school of thought is preferred. Other key terms that are used.

39% of 18–24-year-olds in the Indian workforce self-identify as neurodivergent, making it imperative for corporates to pave way for neurodiverse community in the job market.
Impact of neurodivergent teams/individuals on the workforce and organisational culture.
Companies leading neurodiversity inclusion have seen 28% higher revenue, 30% greater profit margin and twice the net income.
Busting myths related to neurodivergent individuals in workplaces.

The different types of biases they face, right from the interview and application stage.
Other challenges like sensory overload, communication gaps and difficulty in executive function. How each of these is manifested and what kind of impact it can have on neurodivergent individuals as well as their performance.

What measures organisations are currently taking for neurodiversity inclusion in India, with examples and various success stories from various companies.
Current practices are focused on specialised hiring, job role analysis for talent development, employee resource groups, and workplace accommodations.

Case Studies with focus on eight of the companies, mentioning the actions and initiatives they take for neurodiversity inclusion and best practices they follow.
Their success and tangible impact of their initiatives have also been mentioned to showcase the true potential of neurodiversity inclusion in Indian workplaces.