How inclusive technology, Read&Write supported CIPD’s neuroinclusion journey
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, is a global leader in Human Resources (HR) and has been shaping the future of work since 1913. With over 160,000 professional members worldwide, the CIPD is dedicated to championing better work and working lives.
To enhance their equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategy, they adopted a company-wide rollout of Texthelp’s Read&Write for Work. Led by the Learning & Development team, CIPD's commitment to inclusion, coupled with Read&Write, fosters a diverse, accessible and productive workplace.
A spokesperson for the CIPD said: “It makes a big difference in making your organisation more inclusive by removing barriers to access the technology. Not everyone will know that they need it, but also a lot of neurotypical people gain from assistive technologies.
“Hiring neurodiverse talent adds diversity, but without creating a sense of belonging and removing accessibility barriers, you’ll still lose them. You won't be able to leverage that diversity that you worked so hard for at the beginning.”
Outcomes
- CIPD adopted Read&Write for Work as part of their EDI strategy, implementing a company-wide rollout of the inclusive software.
- Read&Write supports CIPD in fostering a diverse, accessible, and productive workplace.
- CIPD emphasised the impact of inclusive software, describing it as a tool that removes barriers to support.
- They highlighted the importance of making the software available to all employees - not just neurodivergent individuals - since neurotypical staff can also benefit from Read&Write.
- CIPD shared the importance of embracing neurodiversity. Without intentional inclusion and efforts to remove invisible barriers, organisations cannot fully experience the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce.
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