The majority of project managers in construction believe their company has directly benefited from extra adjustments to accommodate neurodivergent staff, according to new research.
The survey – conducted by the Association for Project Management (APM) in partnership with Censuswide – revealed 97.5% of construction project managers believe the introduction of inclusive policies, such as more structured routines, sensory-friendly zones in offices, and inclusive onboarding and training, all helped neurodivergent staff integrate into their businesses.
According to the respondents, making workplaces more inclusive and accessible for neurodivergent people can bring benefits such as better problem solving, risk management and long-term planning.
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