The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched the 2026 edition of its Neurodiversity Guide to help hospitality businesses build a neuroinclusive workforce.
It covers common forms of neurodivergence, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD. Originally released last year, the new version has been refreshed with the latest data and insights. With a stronger emphasis on leadership and senior‑level support, it is focused on creating cultures where neurodivergent people can thrive at every level.
Free to access on the LTC website, Building a Neuroinclusive Workforce has been shaped through close collaboration with industry leaders with lived experience. The guide contains practical advice for ensuring inclusivity, attracting, retaining, and nurturing neurodiverse talent, and resources to support teams at each stage of the employee journey.
“Currently, 58% of people working in licensed hospitality identify as neurodiverse,” said LTC chief executive Chris Welham. “Hospitality is all about its people, and businesses that prioritise neuroinclusion often see more cohesive, resilient teams, with neurodiverse colleagues bringing fresh and innovative perspectives.
“At LTC, we value and celebrate these differences and want everyone to be able to pursue and maintain rewarding careers in hospitality. That’s why we’ve developed the second version of our Neurodiversity Guide as a practical up-to-date resource for hospitality managers, supervisors, and teams. It aims to build a shared understanding of how we can create truly neuroinclusive cultures where everyone is able to thrive.”
In compiling the guide, LTC worked with industry professionals leading the conversation on neuroinclusive workforces in hospitality. This group included Mike Phillips, head of talent attraction at Nightcap, who commented: “I am both dyslexic and autistic, and I genuinely believe I am in the position I am today because of, not despite, those traits.
“My ASD allows me to see patterns others miss, think systemically, and focus intensely on solving complex problems. I’m comfortable operating in detail and strategy simultaneously, which is invaluable in a fast-moving hospitality environment.
“Hospitality suits me because it’s fast-paced, commercially driven, and constantly evolving. Neurodivergence hasn’t held me back, it’s shaped how I think, how I lead and how I build high-performing teams. For me, it’s a competitive advantage.”
