Autism at Work:
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(TLDR) Our Strategy Director Michael and CEO Noé are featured in Sanitas Magazine, talking about autism, ADHD, and what real inclusion looks like at work. From late diagnosis to rethinking company culture, their story shows why neurodivergent minds are a strength to center. No hiding. No masking. Just building better work, together.

We’re proud to share that our Strategy Director Michael and CEO Noé were recently featured in the latest issue of Sanitas health magazine, talking about autism, ADHD, and what it actually means to build inclusive workplaces that work for everyone. The article covers Michael’s late-in-life autism diagnosis, his work in media forensics, and the everyday realities (and possibilities) of working while neurodivergent in a world that still expects sameness.

Michael’s story: from assumptions to impact
‍Michael didn’t receive his autism diagnosis until nearly 50. By then, he’d already spent decades navigating environments that didn’t quite make space for how his brain worked, even though his brain was exactly what made him good at what he does.

As a media forensic analyst and strategist, Michael’s ability to spot patterns in data, pick up on detail, and absorb information like a sponge is what makes him invaluable to our team. These aren’t "symptoms" to be worked around, they’re competitive advantages. But they’re only able to shine when the environment is right.

So, what makes that environment?
‍At twofold, we’ve intentionally built systems that support all kinds of thinkers:

• No endless, unstructured meetings
• Clear communication, with room for difference
• Work flexibility, with a lot of structure in the office, less in hybrid-mode or completely free being remote
• Space to focus, move, stim, pause, recharge - whatever works

It’s not about lowering standards. It’s about removing the friction that stops great people from doing great work.

The research backs it. We live it.
‍And no, this isn’t just a feel-good story we did for PR. Studies show diverse teams are smarter, faster, and more resilient:‍

• McKinsey: Ethnically and culturally diverse companies are up to 36% more profitable
• Harvard: Cognitive diversity speeds up problem-solving by 35%
• Deloitte: Inclusive orgs see 83% higher employee engagement and 42% better collaboration

This is what inclusion looks like
‍We’re not interested in tokenism. We’re not here for buzzwords. We’re here to build workspaces where neurodivergent talent isn’t hidden, managed, or “accommodated”, it’s seen, heard, and valued.

Read the full article on page 26 of the Sanitas magazine:
Unsere Sinne – Sanitas Magazin