Diversita's January Roundup

Don't miss any of our latest news, or opinion pieces on anything and everything related to tech and neurodiversity by subscribing! This newsletter is a roundup of everything we've been talking about on our LinkedIn page this month. Grab a cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy!

How young neurodivergent professionals can succeed at work

Neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, dyslexic, or have ADHD, have much to contribute to the workplace, including innovative thinking and valuable perspectives on work organization and well-being. Unfortunately, many organizational systems, such as hiring and professional development, have not been designed with neurodivergence in mind.

This article talks about the key things you can do to make sure that organisations truly care about neurodiversity, including looking for commitment to neurodiversity in their DEI mission, interviewing the interviewers, seeking out a support system when looking for your dream role and many other ideas. Read more here.

Cybersecurity, cloud and coding: Why these three skills will lead demand in 2023

Even with the threat of a recession weighing heavy on business leaders' minds, skilled IT security staff are something employers can't afford to cut back on in 2023. In this article,?ZDNET?predicts that cybersecurity, coding and cloud-related skills will put technology professionals in a very favourable position when it comes to job opportunities and negotiating power.

As the scale and growth of software development accelerates, and with ongoing AI developments in programming and engineering, they predict that the role requirements of software development also look set to change. As we enter 2023 and software development remains at the heart of business strategies, problem-solving, critical thinking and other human skills will prove integral.?Read more here.

Kickstart a career in coding with the best free online courses on Python

Want to kickstart 2023 by learning Python? This article recommends three totally free courses you can learn from home. Python is a great programming language to learn because it has so many uses across many industries and applications – and its recent use in data science, machine learning and AI makes it high in demand right now. Click here to find out more.

How can companies drive neuroinclusion through senior engagement?

In December, we had the privilege of speaking to Heather Payne, CEO of Toast91, about neurodiversity and leadership. She discussed why she thinks leaders are reluctant to open up about their neurodiversity, the responsibility for change neurodivergent senior leaders have in an organisations and how IT teams can accommodate neurodivergent technologists at work. Click here to read her insights.

Tourettes & I - Short Film Directed by Jack R H O'Sullivan

"In a world that can feel… so cruel… let us choose… to be kind.” Big congratulations to Jack R H O'Sullivan and Movie Making Media for Tourettes & I being awarded the Special Recognition Award after the screening of the movie! Tourettes & I is a poignant story about trying to fit into the world where awareness about Tourettes is limited. Click here to watch the official trailer. The movie premiered on New Year's Day 2023!

Our News

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising challenge last month!

In December, Marc rode 15k per day (on a Peloton ??) to raise money for the ADHD Foundation. The ADHD Foundation is one of the most prominent advocates of Neurodiversity awareness and change in the UK. He managed to raise ￡1,055 for charity. A big, big thank you to everyone who supported him and Diversita!

Listen to our discussion about Support vs Special Treatment LinkedIn Live with Max J Green!

A big thank you to Max J Green for speaking at our webinar! It was really insightful to hear about his lived experience at work including what challenges autistic employees can face and what line managers / leaders can do to support them. If you didn’t manage to catch us live, take a look at the replay below or click here to watch the video here on YouTube. Thanks again to everyone who attended!

Are you a senior neurodivergent tech professional looking for a new role? Apply with us!

We're always looking out for new neurodivergent candidates, so if you or someone you know is looking for a new role, please reach out to us. At the moment, we have lots of open opportunities. If you're interested, message Marc Crawley on LinkedIn or email [email protected] for more information.