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Georgie Young detailed her inspiring story in a video as TPE continued its Week of Inclusion which has seen the train company celebrate diversity and embrace the individuality of its employees and customers.
Georgie looks after the stations and staff at Grimsby, Barnetby, Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe, and falls under the neurodivergent umbrella as she has dyslexia. This however, hasn’t stopped her from rising to the top and becoming an important part of TPE.
Georgie said: “TPE has been really supportive of me and my dyslexia, I’ve never felt held back or disadvantaged. I always feel like I can go to any of my colleagues and ask for help if its needed.
“I felt so empowered that it’s something I highlight on the bottom of my email signature. My experience within the railway industry and TPE has shown me that nothing can hold you back whatever your difference is.”
Georgie is not alone. In the UK, one in seven people are neurodivergent, meaning that 15 per cent of Britain’s population are part of this group. Neurodivergent means that a person’s brain may function, process and learn information in a different way from someone who is “neurotypical”.
Harriet Harbidge, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at TPE, said: “We’re so excited to celebrate our first Week of Inclusion and highlight some of the incredible colleagues we have, such as Georgie, who make a real difference to TPE.
TPE has announced the official launch of its ‘Neurodiversity Network Group’ in January 2024. TPE is currently a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and provides colleagues with ‘Neurodiversity Training’ – delivered by The Brain Trust - in a bid to best support current colleagues and raise awareness of the reasonable adjustments available.
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