Empower Dyslexic Thinking in the Workplace

Dyslexic Thinking skills are the most in demand human skills worldwide

All the research agrees: Dyslexic Thinking skills are the most indemand human skills worldwide. They match ALL the top skills the WEF identify as the core skills needed for the future. Randstad Enterprise confirms these skills are the most sought after skills in EVERY job, in EVERY sector, worldwide – NOW. 

But many recruitment processes inadvertently filter dyslexic thinkers out. Our new DyslexicU training shows you how to filter dyslexic talent in – by focussing on capabilities, not credentials.

 

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The intelligence the world needs has changed

Since 2018, our research has shown that Dyslexic Thinking is vital in the workplace. In 2024, our Intelligence 5.0 report found that, as we enter the Fifth Industrial Revolution powered by minds and machines, the intelligence – and skills – the world needs has changed.   

Now our Intelligence 5.0 Spotlight report finds that while dyslexics have the skills employers need most, the recruitment processes organisations use filter dyslexic thinkers out. 3 in 4 say it puts them at a disadvantage. But employers can take simple steps to evolve the way they hire with our new free training below.

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Dyslexic Thinkers have the exact skills needed to move your business forward. 

You can learn how to hire Dyslexic Thinking talent with our new, free training, developed in partnership with Randstad Enterprise, available on DyslexicU.

And learn how to empower Dyslexic Thinking with our free training available on LinkedIn Learning.

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Employ Dyslexia Badge

Organisations who train all key employees, AND make the training available company-wide, will be awarded the Employ Dyslexia Badge to show that their organisation values and Empowers Dyslexic Thinking. Here’s what you need to do, and how you will benefit.

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Apply for the Employ Dyslexia Badge

Organisations who have trained all key employees, AND made the training available company-wide, can apply for the Employ Dyslexia Badge below to show that their organisation values and Empowers Dyslexic Thinking. 

To apply for the badge, your organisation needs to: 

  1. Commit to train all staff in HR, Talent, L&D and D&I within the next 12 months.
  2. Actively encourage all People Leaders to take training.
  3. Make training available and promoted to all employees.
  4. Display your Employ Dyslexia badge proudly on your website and on recruitment material.
  5. Promote Made By Dyslexia in your charity giving schemes and Payroll Giving.

If you’re an individual and you have taken the training, ask your whole organisation to take the training, in order to earn the Employ Dyslexia badge.

 

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4 steps to Empower Dyslexic Thinking

Use our FREE resources to start Empowering Dyslexic Thinking and employ the full potential of dyslexic minds, right away. Follow the 4 steps below to create a culture change, from top to bottom. Share our Employ Dyslexia guide with your entire organisation. And find our factsheets for employees and managers below.

  1. Define dyslexia as a valuable thinking skill
  2. Offer adjustments that enable dyslexics to thrive
  3. Tailor recruitment processes for dyslexics
  4. Support affinity groups & communities

Read more in our Employ Dyslexia guide. And get easy to follow tips in our factsheets below.

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How to Employ Dyslexia

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Empower Dyslexic Thinking in your workplace with our workplace factsheets for employees and managers. Plus, download our FREE Dyslexic Thinking Skills posters.

Join the #DyslexicThinking movement

Join the movement to show you recognise #DyslexicThinking as a valuable skillset by showing your support on LinkedIn and, if you’re dyslexic, add it as a skill on LinkedIn today. Or encourage those who are dyslexic in your workplace to add it to their profile.

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Dyslexic Thinking Skills

EXPLORING

Being curious & exploring ideas in a constant and energetic way. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Exploring)

IMAGINING

Creating an original piece of work, or giving ideas a new spin. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Imagining)

COMMUNICATING

Crafting and conveying clear & engaging messages. (71% of dyslexics are above average at Communicating)

REASONING

Understanding patterns, evaluating possibilities & making decisions. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Reasoning)

VISUALISING

Interacting with space, senses, physical ideas & new concepts. (75% of dyslexics are above average at Visualising)

CONNECTING

Understanding self; connecting, empathising & influencing others. (80% of dyslexics are above average at Connecting)

How other workplaces are empowering Dyslexic Thinking

Watch our D.Spot vodcast and see how organisations like GCHQ – the British Intelligence agency are joining the dots and empowering Dyslexic Thinking through their recruitment processes, affinity groups and more.

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia influences as many as 1 in 5 people and is a genetic difference in an individual’s ability to learn and process information. As a result, dyslexic individuals have differing abilities, with strengths in creative, problem-solving and communication skills and challenges with spelling, reading and memorising facts.

Generally, a dyslexic cognitive profile will be uneven when compared to a neurotypical cognitive profile. This means that dyslexic individuals really do think differently. Traditional benchmarking disadvantages dyslexics, measuring them against the very things they find challenging.