D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Neurodiversity, Anti-Racism, and more

Workplace flexibility

A new study from Harvard and Penn State universities suggests that increasing workplace flexibility can lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease, especially those over 45 or at higher risk. Read more here.

Neurodiversity

After the great success of a pilot program earlier this year, Walmart US now offers sensory-friendly shopping hours in all stores every morning. This step can support people with sensory sensitivities, as shopping in bright and noisy supermarkets can be very challenging.  

LGBTQ+

The Catholic church is becoming more LGBTQ-inclusive. Last week, the Vatican stated that transgender people and babies of same-sex couples can be baptised, and transgender people could be godparents or witnesses at weddings. Read more here.

Anti-racism

Youth Aspire Connect is a youth-led charity from Hull, UK. “Just Ignore It” is an animation they created based on their real-life experiences of racism and racial prejudice – worth watching!