The first actionable DEI framework for intersectional inclusion that embraces those with cognitive and emotional differences associated with neurodiversity.

Despite their skills and work ethics, members of autistic, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, learning differences, and related communities face barriers to hiring and advancementIn the U.S., 30-40% of neurodivergent people and 85% of autistic college graduates struggle with unemployment. Yet, like canaries in the coal mine, they are impacted by issues that ultimately harm everyone. Lack of flexibility, transparency, and psychological safety exclude neurodivergent, disabled, and multiply marginalized talent—and leave most employees stressed and disengaged.

This book helps CEOs, human resources and DEI leaders, managers, and consultants design neuroinclusive and thriving workplaces where everyone can do their best workIt draws on examples of pioneering organizations, human stories, academic research, and the author’s decades of experience.

Organizational psychologist and member of the autistic community, Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD., offers a comprehensive framework for building neuroinclusive workplacesEmbedding the 6 “Canary Code” principles across the talent cycle can unlock human thriving and productivity:

•​Participation
•​Outcome focus
•​Flexibility
•​Organizational justice
•​Transparency
•​Valid Measurement

This unique book combines the lived autism experience with cutting-edge organizational thinking, academic rigor, and passionate, artful writingReaders will experience organizational life through the eyes of neurodivergent individuals and find many tools for human-centric talent management and the inclusive future of work.


Format Inbunden Omfång 288 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Berrett-Koehler Publishers Utgivningsdatum 2024-05-07 ISBN 9781523005840