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Neurodiverse workers are more common than you might think. Not only are an estimated 1 in 7 people neurodivergent — research shows that they can help make teams up to 30% more productive. If you’re underprepared for interviewing neurodiverse candidates effectively and fairly, you could be missing out on a significant, highly skilled talent pool.
In fact, some of today’s most famous entrepreneurs and philanthropists are neurodivergent: Microsoft founder Bill Gates (dyslexia), JetBlue founder Dave Neeleman (ADHD), founder Charles Schwab (dyslexia), gymnast Simone Biles (ADHD), and actor Emma Watson (ADHD).
The good news is adapting your hiring process for neurodiverse