The report highlighted the distinctive strengths neurodivergent professionals bring to teams, including advanced pattern recognition and unconventional problem-solving.
Analysis from Irwin Mitchell revealed that the number of tribunal decisions citing ADHD rose from just six in the first half of 2020 to 51 in the first half of 2025.
15% to 20% of adults are neurodivergent, with this number expected to rise as awareness and diagnosis rates increase.
HR Dept LTD said that candidates often avoid disclosing their neurodivergence at interview due to the fear of their success being impeded by discrimination.