Empathy & Leadership
We know that having empathy is an important skill for leaders, but new research shows how critical it actually is, especially now during the pandemic. Empathy can benefit not only inclusivity and work-life balance at work, but also impact other areas like innovation and retention. Read more here.
Neurodiversity
Approximately 15% to 20% of the global population are neurodiverse (which includes ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia), and some studies are estimating even higher numbers. A lot of workplaces are not catering for people with neurodiversity though – good article summarizing the challenges and what employers can do to support.
Inclusion
Every year, International Week of the Deaf is celebrated during the last full week of September. Social media platform Snapchat is marking the week with a new feature - augmented reality lenses that can teach users how to fingerspell using ASL (American Sign Language).
Autism Awareness
Sam Holness, who calls himself “a triathlete who just happens to have autism”, just competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Utah. He is the first known autistic triathlete ever in this event, and is hoping to inspire others and raise awareness. Read about it here (or watch this video from last year, where he was hoping to one day compete in the World Championship…).
