MI5 officer “Liam” shares his experience discovering he is neurodivergent after suffering autistic burnout during a high-stress meeting. Supported by colleagues, he returned to work with new strategies and now sees his autism as a strength in intelligence work. MI5 has worked to diversify its workforce, including neurodiverse staff, though recruitment challenges remain.
How can organisations better support neurodivergent employees in high-pressure roles, and what benefits do you think neurodiversity brings to such fields?
Wow, this is such an interesting topic! I love how it highlights the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals can bring to fields like intelligence work. I think it’s so important for organizations to create supportive environments for all their employees.
What specific strategies do you think companies could implement to better support neurodivergent staff, especially in high-pressure situations?