May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual event that amplifies the importance of protecting mental health and solutions that can mitigate anxiety, stress, and burnout. This year’s theme, More Good Days Together, encourages reflection on what a “good day” looks like, on both an individual and community level. This empathy-building exercise can power advocacy, education, and community engagement.
In 2026, protecting mental health is more important than ever, including for the millions of employees who are neurodivergent. According to Calm Health’s 2023 Workplace Mental Health Trends report, 58% of neurodivergent employees feel nervous, anxious, and stressed more than half the time or nearly all the time, compared with 42% of the general population. 91% of neurodivergent employees mask their symptoms at work, according to a 2024 survey from EduBirdie, while only 42% reveal being neurodivergent when necessary.
This drives home the need for reasonable accommodations, more inclusive hiring practices, and destigmatization of neurodiversity to make workplaces more supportive for employees who are neurodivergent.
Creative Support supports mental health in the workplace through our coaching and mentoring services for neurodivergent professionals, as well as HireDifferent Academy, our training and certification program, which provides employers with the information and practices they need to create a neuroinclusive environment that prioritizes psychological safety and employee well-being. We believe making workplaces more accessible and accommodating is conducive to protecting mental health.
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our training and hiring services.
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We’re less than a month away from the 10th Annual Mad Women event!
Join us on June 9th for this milestone evening celebrating a decade of impact from the inspiring women transforming the ad industry. All attendees will enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and fun surprises, while supporting a future of neuroinclusive employment. We are deeply grateful to Agency Search Kaizan (ASK) for donating all proceeds to support our mission in creating integrated employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of neurodiversity champions like you.
There is limited availability left, so be sure to RSVP soon!
Register at the link in our story/highlight!
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According to a Neuroinclusion at Work Study by CIPD, 63% of companies with neuroinclusive hiring practices saw improvements in overall employee wellbeing; 55% observed stronger company culture; and 53% reported better people management. This is just one of many data points that reflect the extremely compelling business case for hiring neurodivergent employees.
Creative Spirit’s mission revolves not just around job placement, but around creating a paradigm shift in employment. We connect neurodivergent professionals with employers who prioritize neurodiversity, accessibility, and professional growth, ensuring that all employees can succeed. Through our comprehensive HireDifferent Academy training and certification program, we collaborate directly with companies of all sizes to equip them with the tools they need to become neuroinclusive.
To learn more about how Creative Spirit can help jump-start your efforts, contact us at [email protected]
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Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an annual event from the International Labor Organization (ILO) that focuses not only on physical safety, but on protecting mental health in the workplace.
The psychosocial work environment, or the way that work is designed, organized, and managed, is just as important as physical safety, due to the way it impacts mental health. This is even more important for the millions of employees who are neurodivergent, who often encounter additional challenges in the workplace, such as stigma, concerns about disclosure, and communication barriers.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work coincides with Stress Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month, which also focus in part on making employment and workplaces more inclusive and accommodating for people who are neurodivergent.
Creative Spirit encourages safe and healthy work environments by working directly with companies to help them become neuroinclusive, as well as providing coaching and mentoring to the neurodivergent professionals they employ.
To learn more about our training, hiring, and coaching services, visit our website for more information and contact us at [email protected]
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🌟Reminder to register for the 10th Annual Mad Women event hosted by Agency Search Kaizan (ASK)!
Join us on June 9th at the beautiful Guerlain Wellness Spa at the Waldorf Astoria New York for an unforgettable evening celebrating the women who redefine the ad industry. All attendees will receive an exclusive discount for future spa treatments and enjoy live entertainment that you won’t want to miss!
All proceeds from this event will directly support Creative Spirit’s coaching, training, and job placement services, furthering our mission to create fair-wage employment opportunities for the neurodivergent community. Our work wouldn’t be possible without your generous support!
We hope to see you there!
Register at the link in our story/highlight!
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Disability rights advocates have waited two years for ADA requirements that would make mobile apps and websites fully accessible for people with disabilities, under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The regulations, finalized in 2024, are set to take effect tomorrow, April 24. Nevertheless, some in the disabilities community are concerned that the Justice Department will implement changes to the rule before it goes into effect, according to a DisabilityScoop report.
These concerns stem from the Justice Department indicating last Spring that it planned on issuing a notice to “reconsider whether some of the regulatory provisions imposed by the April 24, 2024, rule could be made less costly.”
Online accessibility, both on websites and mobiles, is crucial to the employment and job-searching process, including for the millions of Americans who are neurodivergent and/or have physical disabilities.
You can read more about the new rule at the link in our story.
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Creative Spirit is excited to welcome the newest members of our Board of Trustees for 2026: Martha Riley, Todd Schwartzman, Jeff Hoffman, and Shazzia Khan!
Our work wouldn’t be possible without your support and dedication to fair-wage employment for the neurodivergent community. We couldn’t be more excited to have you all on board!
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We’re excited to share that on Tuesday, June 9, Agency Search Kaizan (ASK) will be hosting their 10th annual Mad Women event!
Join us for this milestone event at the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria, NYC, to celebrate the women who redefine the advertising industry. It’s a night to share stories, toast the trailblazers, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate ten years of impact. All proceeds from the event will support Creative Spirit’s mission to accelerate the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workforce.
To register, visit the link in our story/highlight.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Large Language Models (LLMs) are AI models trained on large datasets to understand human language, enabling them to answer questions, summarize, translate, and generate content. A growing number of companies are now using LLMs to create “buyer” or “user” personas (fictional, AI-based personas that provide insight into a target demographic). The benefits of these personas have the potential to go beyond marketing and advertising, and make products more accessible for the millions of people worldwide who are neurodivergent.
In this article, we explore how LLMs can help companies enhance their understanding of neurodiversity, avoid misconceptions, and create a secure, accommodating workplace for neurodivergent professionals.
You can read it at the link in our story/bio.
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In 2026, 53% of Gen Z, the workforce of the future, identifies as neurodivergent. Drawing on the skills and talents of neurodivergent employees is essential for companies that want to be at the forefront of growth and innovation.
Our latest white paper, “How Neurodiverse Talent is Redefining the Workplace in 2026 and Beyond” covers a wide range of topics connected to our mission, including what neurodiversity means and why it’s so important, breaking down misconceptions around neurodiverse hiring, the business case for hiring employees who are neurodivergent, and an introduction to HireDifferent Academy, Creative Spirit’s comprehensive training program built to help companies become neuroinclusive.
This is a must-read to understand why neurodiversity is a business imperative.
To read and download the whitepaper, click the link in our story/bio.
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Creative differences and miscommunication are a part of life, even in healthy work environments. Professionals who are neurodivergent encounter communication barriers more often due to ableism and a lack of understanding around neurodiversity.
In this original article, we explore the importance of accessible teamwork and provide strategies for companies to enhance collaboration and ensure that all employees, including those who are neurodivergent, feel validated and included.
You can read it at the link in our story/bio.
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The Future of Work: The Neurodiversity Advantage virtual webinar is only 1 day away! ⏰
Join us TOMORROW for a foundational overview of neurodiversity and the importance of the neurodiversity advantage for companies striving to lead in growth and innovation.
This free 1-hour session will spotlight key fundamentals from HireDifferent Academy, our comprehensive training, compliance, and certification program.
You won’t want to miss it!
Date: Wednesday, April 8th
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Register at the link in our story!
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