Gen Z may be the most diverse generation yet, but minority groups in the UK and US continue to face discrimination – so developing effective ways to include disadvantaged groups is more pressing than ever. Canvas8 spoke to June Sarpong, author ofDiversify, to uncover the benefits of inclusivity.

With many autistic children kept out of education, a school in the Chinese city of Dongguan is integrating non-special children with autism students. As people in China take to social media to help destigmatise cognitive disorders, the school is addressing the challenge in a hands-on way.

IBM has made a commitment to neurodiversity by hiring 10 employees with autism for its Client Innovation Centre in Ballarat. As the autistic community often struggle with traditional job interviews, companies can offer support as well as welcome a diverse workforce on board.

Companies with diverse workforces perform better than those without. Yet there’s one aspect that’s often overlooked – neurodiversity. Believing that divergent thinking can provide a competitive edge, tech firm ULTRA Testing prioritizes hiring those with varied cognitive make-ups.