XPO has partnered with The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity for the ‘Neurodiversity Umbrella Project’– a sizeable visual awareness campaign comprising a comprehensive neurodiversity awareness training suite commissioned by XPO Logistics.
Over a million new people each year in the UK are identified as neurodiverse, writes XPO. This includes those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or other neurological classifications. It is believed that 15% of the UK population is neurodiverse. This is one person in five.
The company says it has also commissioned a suite of neurodiversity training videos that challenge misconceptions about neurodiversity to ensure that any neurodiverse colleague feel included and fully supported within the company.
Commenting on the launch of the programme, Lynn Brown, vice president – human resources – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said:
“We recognise the benefits of diversity across every element of our organisation. This richness creates a company where we make better decisions, individuals can perform optimally and realise their full potential, and our customers are served even more effectively. It is incredibly simple – what is good for our people is good for our business.”
XPO says it has created a ‘roadmap’ to neurodiverse inclusivity within the business in the UK and Ireland. This roadmap, says the logistics operator, will “educate and train colleagues on neurodiversity, create neurodiversity champions across the business who will advocate for employees and help neurodiverse employees thrive at XPO.”
