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Reducing Recruitment Barriers for People with Autism

Uncategorized / July 26, 2022

Organisations are required by law to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for people with a disability and Neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Tourette’s which fall under this umbrella. The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace. Minor adjustments to encourage applications is the start. Job descriptions often have a […]

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Writing – Working in Your Genius Zone

Uncategorized / July 20, 2022

Writing is one of the areas where I love to hyper focus. I am time blind, creative and enjoy my own company while writing. Procrastination often stops me from starting but once I have begun, I find it difficult to stop. As bell hooks says, ‘I am immersed so deeply in the act of thinking

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ADHD and Entrepreneurs – how hyperfocus, impulsivity, innovation, curiosity and risk-taking are qualities of entrepreneurs and symptoms of ADHD

Uncategorized / July 13, 2022

Several studies have made connections between entrepreneurship and ADHD with hyperactivity being the most common trait tied to self-employment. But it is not all about success, we are not all Bransons! Some traits can lead to challenges such as; managing relationships with employees and communicating effectively or keeping an eye on budgets and making sure

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