Vattenfall Neurodiversity Day: Vattenfall builds new networks

Left to right: Sara Sadarangani (Unicus), Hans Kramer (Vattenfall), Jens Zerbst (Vattenfall), Teri-Anne Grumstedt-Lee (Vattenfall), Lars Johansson-Kjellerød (Unicus)

This year, Vattenfall Group was awarded the prestigious award of Client of the Year 2024 by partner agencies Unicus and Auticon. Vattenfall has worked systematically with neuroinclusion in 2024 by engaging consultants from Unicus. Vattenfall IT, Research & Development (R&D) and Customer Service have contributed to reducing unemployment and improving the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals.

R&D and the DEI Office have also been raising awareness among managers to support existing teams and employees. Notably, Hans Kramer in Vattenfall IT was also a finalist for the “Role Model 2024” award for his inclusive leadership and mentorship of neurodivergent colleagues in his team.

Vattenfall Neurodiverse Awareness Accreditation Programme

Vattenfall started co-piloting a Neurodiverse Awareness Accreditation Programme with Unicus in January to train colleagues and managers in various parts of the business. The aim is to bring knowledge on neurodivergence, which includes conditions such as ADHD, ADD or dyslexia, for example, to the organisation, so that Vattenfall can better support and be a more inclusive workplace that embraces a diverse workforce.

Several colleagues will be certified as Neuroaware Ambassadors, who will work closely with the DEI Office to form the Vattenfall Neuroaware Network. This network will serve as a point of contact for anyone in Vattenfall who needs to support and advise on how we can better provide and adjust our working environment to cater to the needs of our neurodivergent colleagues.

Expert sessions on Vattenfall Neurodiversity Day

Group event in English: 2 April, 12:30 – 13:30 CET

To celebrate Vattenfall Neurodiversity Day on 2 April, 2025, Vattenfall has invited two experts to address topics around neurodivergence. Aurélie Salvaire will talk to diverse minds and the strengths of dyslexic thinkers as well as conditions such as High Intellectual Potential, Autism Spectrum and ADHD, which can be superpowers in the workplace if managed properly. Anne Hilgendorf-Ninning will equally shine a light on the strengths of neurodivergent brains in a session organized specifically for German-speaking colleagues.

Here you can learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Vattenfall: 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are fundamental to our success - Vattenfall