Listen along: SPOTLIGHT – Neurodiversity is an opportunity to create a culture of care and innovation in the mining industry

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Listen along: SPOTLIGHT - Neurodiversity is an opportunity to create a culture of care and innovation in the mining industry

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In this episode, we cover:

• The stigmatism surrounding neurodiversity and companies’ reluctance to hire from outside the standard talent pool.
• Onboarding and mentoring programs that some companies, such as SAP and JP Morgan have introduced to accommodate and help overcome the social hurdles experienced by some neurodivergent individuals.
• How leaders can embrace the unique perspectives and, in some cases, exceptional cognitive abilities that neurodiverse individuals possess, to unlock new solutions.

Read the full article with links to further reading