Unleash Your Team's Potential: 5 Neuroinclusive Workplace Hacks You Never Knew You Needed
Sep 30, 2024So, you’re looking to make your workplace a bit more welcoming, right?
Somewhere people actually enjoy showing up (or logging on) each day?
Well, let’s talk about neuroinclusion! I know what you’re thinking:
’is this just another HR trend I need to get on board with?’
Nope.
It’s sooooo much more than that!
Embracing neurodiversity isn’t just a feel-good move, it’s the secret sauce to unlocking all that hidden potential your team’s been sitting on. Plus, it’s way easier than you may think.
Here are five simple neuroinclusive hacks you didn’t know you needed—but trust me, your team will thank you.
1. Embrace Cognitive Diversity (aka: Celebrate Everyone’s Weird and Wonderful Brains)
Let’s be honest—having everyone think the same way would make life incredibly boring.
Embracing cognitive diversity is about recognising that everyone’s brain works differently, and that’s what actually makes your team awesome.
When you create a space where all perspectives are valued (yes, even the one that questions why we still have office birthday cakes), you open the door to innovation.
Encourage open TWO-WAY conversations, create spaces where even the shy voices get heard, and watch the magic happen.
Meet people where they are, not where you think they should be.
You’ll be surprised at the genius that comes from letting everyone’s unique take shine.
2. Flexibility: The Productivity Booster You Didn’t Know You Needed
Here’s a big one: flexibility. And no, I don’t just mean letting people work from home on Fridays. We’re talking flexible hours, remote working options, or even letting your team set up their workspace the way that works best for them.
If someone does their best work at 5 a.m. in pyjamas, why stop them?
Letting people tailor their work schedule to fit their needs isn’t just being kind – it’s being smart.
When people are comfortable, they’re more productive. So let people work how they’re most productive!
It’s a no-brainer.
Bonus: you’ll also look like the coolest boss ever.
3. Sensory-Friendly Workspaces: Because No One Loves Fluorescent Lights
Picture this: you’re sitting in an office that feels like a spotlight is trained on your head, with the constant hum of the AC and the clack clack clack of keyboards in the background.
Sound peaceful?
Didn’t think so.
Now imagine how that feels for someone who’s especially sensitive to sensory input.
By making a few small adjustments—think noise-cancelling headphones, adjustable lighting, or even creating quiet areas—you can turn the office into a much more comfortable space for everyone.
Honestly, who doesn’t want an excuse to ditch those fluorescent lights?
4. Communication: Keep It Clear, Keep It Real (And Please Add Context!)
We’ve all been on the receiving end of one of those “as per my last email” messages or that random ‘we need a chat’ message, that leave you wondering if you’ve somehow missed something or if you will still have a job at the end of the day.
Unclear or ambiguous communication can not only be extra frustrating and for some neurodifferent team members, this can also cause untold levels of anxiety! (Me included!).
Misunderstanding, fueled by miscommunication, is the toxic catalyst for most conflicts!
Just take a look at the history books!
So, here’s the fix: be direct, skip the corporate jargon (we all hate it anyway), and just say what you mean.
And for the love of all things holy, beautiful, and serene—please make sure to add context!
No one wants to play detective, trying to piece together what you’re talking about. This doesn’t mean dumbing things down; it just means cutting out the fluff and making sure everyone’s on the same page from the get-go. And for goodness' sake, if you’re giving feedback, make sure it’s actually useful. Everyone benefits when communication is clear, honest, and doesn’t involve any guesswork.
5. Invest in Training (But Make it Actually Useful & Interesting)
We’ve all been to those training sessions where you nod along but secretly you’re thinking about what’s for dinner. Let’s avoid that.
When it comes to training, make sure it’s engaging, accessible, and tailored to different learning styles, differing cognitive domains (aka brains). Whether that’s through videos, hands-on activities, or offering self-paced learning, give people the tools they need to grow. (This is where Inclusive Minds UK and IMHub can be your best friends.)
Plus, when your neurodiverse team members see that you’re investing in their development, they’re going to feel more valued—and that’s when you start seeing people reach their full potential.
Bonus tip: skip the cheesy corporate icebreakers. No one likes those.
So, What’s the Bottom Line?
Here’s the truth: making your workplace neuroinclusive isn’t rocket science!
You don’t need a complete office redesign or a 200-page policy update (phew!).
All it takes to make a start is a few meaningful changes—embracing cognitive diversity, adding flexibility, creating sensory-friendly spaces, communicating clearly, and investing in real development opportunities.
Do this, and you’ll be creating a workplace where everyone, neurodifferent or not, feels valued, supported, and ready to bring their best to the table.
And hey, when your team is happy, so is your business.
So, are you ready to make some changes that actually make a difference?
Make these simple hacks your organisation's new normal and create a workplace that works for everyone. You’ll thank yourself later!
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Forget a closet full of clothes, Ria has a hat rack overflowing with experiences! Engineer, educator, mindset coach, NLP practitioner and coach, specialist study skills tutor for ADHD and Autism, trauma-informed practitioner, senior leader, and the list goes on!
She brings a wealth of experience, shaped by her journey as a neurodifferent woman, veteran, and Mum (her whole family is basically a full neurodiversity ad campaign in itself!)
Ria's life and career have been anything but linear!
Now, as the SHE-EO of IMUK, she brings a wealth of experiences and a unique perspective.
Sick of the same old, same old, and wanting to forge a better future for her neurodifferent daughter, Ria's here to disrupt the system!
With a background as diverse as her passions, she's on a quest to make neuroinclusion the new normal.
She believes in authenticity and leaving a positive impact, as evidenced by her closing quote:
"Always be yourself, cos everyone else is already taken!"
(Oscar Wilde, apparently).
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