"It wasn't until after being diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s that Hilton began to understand how to hone her energy and creativity - and how the physical spaces where she worked impacted her ability to focus. "Over the years, I've learned that when a space feels alive, so do I," she says."
"Data from 2024 shows that almost a fifth of Americans are neurodivergent. According to 2023 research from Deloitte, over half of Gen Z workers identify as such. Yet even as awareness of neurodivergence in the workplace grows, most employers still struggle with fully accommodating these communities: 93% of workers in these groups say they burn out because of it. Over a third even hide their status altogether, out of fear of being stigmatized."
"And with ADHD specifically, recent surveys show that one in four Americans suspect they have it, but are undiagnosed (and diagnoses are rising). Studies also suggest people with ADHD are more creative, and that they also thrive as entrepreneurs. But because of their challenges with executive functions like attention, time management and emotional regulation - which can cause heightened sensitivity to stimuli like noise and light, and can be exacerbated when they feel physically constrained - most workplaces still unintentionally work against them."
Paris Hilton received an ADHD diagnosis in her late twenties and discovered that lively, varied physical environments help her channel energy and creativity. Neurodivergence affects a significant portion of the population—about one fifth of Americans and over half of Gen Z workers—yet many employers do not fully accommodate these needs, causing high burnout and concealment of status. ADHD is often undiagnosed but linked to creativity and entrepreneurial strengths alongside executive-function and sensory challenges. Workplaces that are flexible, sensory-aware, and designed to support varied attention patterns can better support neurodivergent employees and reduce burnout.
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