HR Briefing: Neurodiversity and HR: Good Intentions Are Not a Strategy May 2026

In this briefing for HR leads, hosted by PIMFA and delivered by Clyde & Co, we will cover the most common neurodivergent conditions, the reported numbers of employees with neurodivergent conditions, and we will seek to remove any stigma around these conditions.

We will also unpack the practical HR and legal realities of supporting neurodivergent employees who are having difficulties in the workplace.

From recruitment and reasonable adjustments to performance management, the session will focus on where firms may be able to improve (and where difficulties may arise) and what firms can do to their own benefit and the benefit of their employees.

Discussion points include:

• the most common neurodivergent conditions and some facts around neurodivergent conditions
• what firms can do to support neurodivergent employees
• when and how the Equality Act 2010 may be relevant
• where HR policies and processes can help
• how reasonable adjustments may work
• challenges firms need to navigate
• the risks and issues of getting it wrong