<p>Neurodiversity is an asset in the workplace but employers haven’t always been ready for it. Research shows that when neurodiverse people are properly supported, they come up with more novel ideas and better serve customers.</p><br><p>Supportive technology has changed the game in this regard. Things like AI, can help people focus on their strengths while filling in the gaps where they might have a weakness.&nbsp;</p><br><p>One of our guests today is Martin McKay. He is the co-founder and CEO of Texthelp. A company that provides digital tools to those who need a little more help understanding and communicating in the workplace. In recognition of his work, Martin was EY Ireland’s Entrepreneur of the year.</p><br><p>Our other guest is Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. Gill and the EY Ripples team have a goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030!&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about Martin <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_gl/weoy/class-of-2023/ireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> Learn more about Gillian <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/gillian-hinde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a></p><br><p>--</p><br><p>Learn more about EY Ripples and all of our guests at www.ey.com/eyripples.</p><p>The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.</p><p>Subscribe to our podcast.</p><p>Rate and leave us a review.</p><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.huemangroupmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hueman Group Media.</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Better Heroes

EY and Hueman Group Media

Why Technology and Neurodiversity Work Together to Create a Great Work Space

JUL 29, 202424 MIN
Better Heroes

Why Technology and Neurodiversity Work Together to Create a Great Work Space

JUL 29, 202424 MIN

Description

<p>Neurodiversity is an asset in the workplace but employers haven’t always been ready for it. Research shows that when neurodiverse people are properly supported, they come up with more novel ideas and better serve customers.</p><br><p>Supportive technology has changed the game in this regard. Things like AI, can help people focus on their strengths while filling in the gaps where they might have a weakness.&nbsp;</p><br><p>One of our guests today is Martin McKay. He is the co-founder and CEO of Texthelp. A company that provides digital tools to those who need a little more help understanding and communicating in the workplace. In recognition of his work, Martin was EY Ireland’s Entrepreneur of the year.</p><br><p>Our other guest is Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader. Gill and the EY Ripples team have a goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030!&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about Martin <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_gl/weoy/class-of-2023/ireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> Learn more about Gillian <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_us/people/gillian-hinde" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a></p><br><p>--</p><br><p>Learn more about EY Ripples and all of our guests at www.ey.com/eyripples.</p><p>The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.</p><p>Subscribe to our podcast.</p><p>Rate and leave us a review.</p><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.huemangroupmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hueman Group Media.</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>