Enhancing Dyslexia Inclusion in the Workplace

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Unlock Innovation, in collaboration with NZTech, would like to understand more about the issues surrounding unrecognised and underutilised dyslexic talent in New Zealand.

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The purpose of this survey is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand and identify ways to support leaders, managers, coworkers, and dyslexic individuals in the workplace. Our goal is to empower organisations to harness the innovative potential that dyslexic individuals possess.

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We invite you to share your experiences if you are a dyslexic individual, a team leader or manager of dyslexic individuals, or a coworker of dyslexic individuals. Your insights will help inform initiatives aimed at creating more inclusive and supportive work environments in Aotearoa. 

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This is our second survey ‘Enhancing Dyslexic Inclusion in the Workplace’; we invite your participation today.

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Background

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• Up to 1 in 5 New Zealanders are dyslexic, the most prevalent neurodiversity often concealed.

• Dyslexics, constituting around 35% of entrepreneurs, have founded leading brands.

• Despite strides in accommodating diverse learners in schools, dyslexic adults in the workforce are overlooked.

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Our Approach

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• In 2022, we partnered with Canterbury Tech and received MBIE funding for a research program.

• A workshop series with tech companies and interviews with dyslexic individuals revealed key insights.

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Key Learnings

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• There is a clear presence of dyslexia in workplaces across New Zealand.

• There is a perceived financial impact due to the underutilization of dyslexics in the workplace.

• There is a strong desire for action to be taken to address these issues.

 

Call to Action

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• We invite HR professionals, leaders, dyslexics, and allies to share their experiences and perspectives confidentially.

• The survey will be open for three weeks from 17.07.24 until 21.08.24.​​​​

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Privacy Assurance

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• Your responses are confidential and anonymised for reporting purposes.

• No personal data is collected or shared with Unlock Innovation without your permission.