London, UK – Sept. 25, 2024 – SHL, a global leader in talent insights, is proud to announce that it has been named a winner of the prestigious Innovation and Ideas 2024 award from Genius Within. This accolade, part of the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards, honors SHL’s pioneering contributions to Assessing Neurodiverse Talent in the Workplace as part of its Inclusive Assessment program.
Recognizing individuals and organizations for going above and beyond to promote accessibility and inclusion, Genius Within, a renowned UK-based social enterprise that champions neuroinclusion through coaching, training and innovative digital products, holds an annual awards program to celebrate successes in the Neurodivergent community.
This year, SHL was recognized for continuing to advance meaningful research into the assessment experience for Neurodivergent individuals to help employers improve how they hire, develop and mobilize people.
"Our research highlights the business case for embracing Neurodiversity but also provides practical strategies for organizations to create more inclusive environments," said Sara Guttierrez, Chief Science Officer at SHL. "This award from Genius Within is a testament to the impact of our research in driving meaningful change and empowering Neurodivergent individuals to thrive in their careers. We are honored to be recognized for our work and remain dedicated to advancing the conversation around inclusion in the workplace."
Jacqui Wallis, CEO Genius Within said “We are delighted to be celebrating the work of SHL through these Awards, shining a light on the strengths and positive value that diverse workplaces add to the rich fabric of our world. We celebrate them, and all the other winners across all of the seven categories at the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards. We share a collectiven ambition; to positively shape a more neuro-inclusive world”
SHL’s neurodiversity research is a cornerstone of the company’s broader Inclusive Assessment program that underpins its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Through comprehensive studies and data-driven insights, SHL strives to shed light on the unique experience, challenges and opportunities faced by people in underrepresented groups, to identify and break down the barriers that cause inequity in processes across the employee lifecycle.
The award was presented to SHL at the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards ceremony, which took place on September 25, 2024, at Adobe’s offices in Shoreditch, London.
For more information on SHL’s solutions, innovative research from SHL Labs and its impact, please visit shl.com.
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