Neurodiverse workforce: inclusive employment as an HR strategy

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to develop and propose a Neurodiversity-Smart HR framework that may facilitate organizations to build an inclusive workforce. Design/methodology/approach Real cases of inclusive companies in India such as Lemon Tree Hotels have been explored in detail through observations, video interviews of company’s leadership and personal discussion with special-needs community to design a generalized framework. Findings Development of Neurodiversity-Smart HR framework that integrates resources from multiple stakeholders. Practical implications The proposed framework shall facilitate organizations to build an inclusive workforce and engage with the special-needs community throughout the inclusion process. The neurodiversity approach is a potential solution to organizational issues such as innovation, engagement, social responsibility and attrition. Originality/value The only study to propose a functional inclusive employment framework.