Neurodiversity solutions in the workplace

eurodiversity’ encompasses various aspects of the medical, psychological and sociological fields and includes conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyscalculia, with dyslexia being the most common type amongst adults.

The number of people diagnosed with ADHD has risen by 80% over the last five years and, in the UK, it’s believed that three-to-four per cent of the adult population have this condition. These individuals can be more sensitive to unnatural lighting and sudden movements, while others might be more susceptible to sounds, smells and colours and scratchy, rough furniture can also cause adverse results from those with tactile sensitivity.

Approximately 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse and research highlights that one-in-10 organisations now consider neurodiversity in their people management practices and office layouts. As a greater understanding of the possible benefits of strengthening employee diversity develops, this number is anticipated to continue increasing.

Studies suggest that companies which proactively create inclusive cultures have the potential to triple performance levels and their employees display 50% lower turnover risk, which can aid in the reduction of recruitment costs and lost productivity - by taking constructive steps to accommodate a wider scope of neurological needs, businesses can ensure their office spaces reflect the diverse ways their employees experience these physical environments.

Product Innovation

As well as manufacturing sustainable office products that can form part of a circular economy, Exacompta’s innovative stationery ranges offer a variety of robust and stylish solutions to maximise workspaces, catering for a variety of unique needs for individuals, whether working at home or the office.

It’s bestselling Aquarel range of filing and organisational products incorporate fresh, soft pastel colours that can inspire imagination, calmness and clarity of thought which encourages positive wellbeing, enabling employees to relax, and reducing anxiety.

Additionally, the new Bee Blue collection has been designed in conjunction with the latest trends in office colour design. These heavily feature a mix of blues and yellow shades, which combine to help boost performance and enthusiasm in a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Featuring Blue Angel certified items - made from 100% recycled postconsumer plastics - Bee Blue not only meets the environmental expectations of buyers, but these ergonomically designed, modular desktop accessories and filing solutions allow users to create a bespoke workspace to suit their personal requirements and meet their neurological needs.