Author: Neurotalks
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The Hidden Cost of Sensory Overwhelm in Open Plan Offices
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Open-plan offices were designed to spark collaboration, creativity and a sense of togetherness. But for many employees especially those who are neurodivergent these environments come with an unexpected price: constant sensory overwhelm. It’s a hidden cost that organisations rarely measure, yet it silently drains productivity, increases burnout risk and pushes talented people closer to disengagement…
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Why Masking at Work Damages Performance
Why Masking at Work Damages Performance Masking, the act of hiding or suppressing parts of ourselves to fit in is a survival strategy many neurodivergent people learn early in life. In the workplace, masking can look like “acting normal,” copying colleagues’ behaviour, over-controlling facial expressions, forcing eye contact, or pushing through sensory discomfort to appear…
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