A new study has revealed that more than one out of ten organisations (13%) were involved in employment tribunals related to neurodiversity.
City & Guilds’ Neurodiversity Index 2025 Report also revealed that nearly one third of neurodiverse workers are not satisfied with the support provided by their employers, and more than half (51%), have taken time off due to their neurodiversity.
Over a quarter of 1,300 respondents (26%) said that their employers had not made any adjustments to accommodate their responsibilities in caring for neurodivergent kids.
The report, which was commissioned by Do-IT Solutions in partnership with the upcoming ‘Neurodiversity Week’, found that 41% of neurodivergent workers feel challenged in their workplace on a daily basis.
City & Guilds warns that a lack of support in the workplace for neurodiverse people could lead to burnout, conflicts at work, and mental health issues not being taken into account in policies.
In a more positive light, over half (55%) said that they received a ‘good or OK’ response from their employer, compared to 42% in a previous survey.
The survey found that 50% of websites have accessibility features now, up from 35% the year before. The survey revealed that more than four out of ten senior leaders (43%) have received training on neurodiversity over the last 12 months.
Kirstie Donnelly said, “It is great to see improvements in areas such as accessibility and training in this year’s Neurodiversity index, but there is still a lot to do to ensure that more workplaces become neuroinclusive.”
Reports like this one help organisations evaluate their current policies and practices, learn from recommendations and make reasonable changes. We at City & Guilds are convinced that integrating neurodiversity into the workplace and raising awareness about it will help more people thrive.
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