Informa Markets, a key division within Informa, is the world’s leading market-making company.
With a mission to empower businesses to flourish, by providing opportunities for trading, innovation, and growth, they bring a diverse range of specialist international markets to life; Unlocking opportunities and ensuring they thrive 365 days of the year.
Through a comprehensive suite of offerings, including major annual B2B exhibitions, specialised content, and digital services for lead and demand generation, they enable effective business interactions.
As part of their commitment to creating an inclusive working environment, they have adopted the comprehensive Cognassist platform to provide a wealth of resources, set to establish and enhance their neuro-inclusive workplace.
With a global workforce of 5,000 individuals, Informa Markets recognises the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. They understand that success comes from partnerships and collaboration, stating that they ‘get better results by combining skills and talents, joining forces and embracing ideas, wherever they come from. Broadening perspectives, expands horizons and sparks innovation, keeping thinking fresh.’1
Collaboratively, Cognitive Mapping, targeted support for neuro-different colleagues, and Neuro-inclusion Training, across multiple levels of seniority, will not only create Neuro-inclusion Champions across the business, but form a collaborative and inclusive environment that the entire company strive to achieve.
This proactive approach aligns with Informa Market’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace that celebrates neurodiversity and empowers all employees to thrive in their roles.
‘Informa Markets aims to enhance workplace inclusivity by providing tailored assistance to neurodivergent colleagues and promoting a culture that values the unique skills and perspectives each colleague brings to the table. The initiation of Cognassist has not only provided us with a starting point to champion neuro-inclusion within our organisation, but is also set to support our workforce for the duration of their employment with Informa Markets and beyond.’
Cagla Gayretli
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
‘At Informa, we wholeheartedly embrace ambitious thinking and daring choices. Simultaneously, we recognise that success also stems from rolling up our sleeves, meticulously attending to details, and taking personal ownership of critical matters. This synergy is achievable when we fully leverage the strengths and skills of our colleagues. While various factors, including an individual’s experience and academic knowledge, contribute to their suitability for a role, their cognitive capabilities significantly impact both their personal success and overall business performance. To champion neuro-inclusivity, we have thoughtfully selected Cognassist as our platform. Cognassist offers scientifically validated initial cognitive assessments, a neurodiversity disclosure framework, a robust neuro-difference dashboard, and comprehensive neuro-inclusion training. The adoption of the Cognassist solution by the Informa Markets team has been swift and enthusiastic. Our ‘Neuro-Inclusion Champion Training’ was oversubscribed in an instant, demonstrating our colleagues’ excitement about the prospect of an enhanced neuro-inclusive workplace and I share their enthusiasm!’
Mike Sealy
VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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