Next-Gen Inclusive Workplaces

Published 15 September 2025

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Despite recent headlines about American companies’ rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, data on public and corporate sentiment suggests there remains widespread support for initiatives that make workplaces more welcoming to all. Covering age inclusivity, neurodiversity and caregiving, we explore the innovative strategies, cultural change and physical tools reshaping inclusivity at work.

Advancing the Ageing Workforce

Building a Neuroinclusive Culture

Supporting Parents & Caregivers

“If you don’t have an age strategy, you don’t have a growth strategy,” says Lyndsey Simpson, chief executive and founder of British advocacy group 55/Redefined. However, many employees – from those nearing retirement to recent graduates – report prevalent ageism. Forward-thinking companies are reassessing their recruitment, retention and upskilling programmes to retain employees and help them thrive, regardless of age.

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Forward-thinking companies are switching the conversation on neurodivergence at work from surviving to thriving. To ensure neurodivergent employees can bring their whole selves and skillsets to the workplace, smart businesses are bolstering neurodiversity awareness training, adopting tools to streamline workflows and redesigning offices with neurodiversity in mind.

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In the US, it’s estimated that 73% of employees have some caregiving responsibilities, whether to a child, parent or other relative (Guardian, 2023). Employees are pushing companies to offer policies that recognise the importance – alongside the physical and emotional toll – of providing care. This encompasses everything from leave to hybrid co-working/childcare spaces.

Next-Gen Inclusive Workplaces

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