Neurodiversity at Work Online Seminar

The annual d&i Leaders’ Neurodiversity at Work Online Seminar is scheduled to take place on 7 July 2021.

Approximately 15% of the population of the UK are neurodiverse – representing a significant proportion of existing staff, job applicants and customers. This unique online CPD accredited seminar will provide an opportunity to explore the key opportunities and challenges faced by organisations developing environments where neurodiverse minds can flourish.

Topics being explored at the 2021 online seminar include:

• How to foster understanding on neurodiversity within your organisation.
• Being proactive rather than reactive.
• Taking a holistic approach to workplace adjustments for neurodiverse colleagues.
• Examining language around neurodiversity.
• The legal framework around neurodiversity in the workplace.
• We’re all neurodiverse; we’re just not all marginalised by it.
• Attracting, recruiting and retaining neurodiverse talent.
• The power of storytelling.
• How to manage your neurodiverse staff when they are working remotely.

KEY SPEAKERS

Headline Speaker and panellists at this event include: 

• Giles Barker BEM, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, BT
• Caroline Eglinton, Access & Inclusion Manager, Network Rail
• Michael Vermeersch, Digital Inclusion Lead & Chair, UK Disability ERG, Microsoft
• Atif Choudhury, Chief Executive, Diversity and Ability
• Sarah Brooks-Pearce, Future Talent Manager, Disability & Neurodiversity Network Lead, Auto Trader UK
• Aidan Healy, Chief Executive Officer, Lexxic
• Dr. Emma-Jane O’Leary, Director and Neurodiversity Lead, P&G
• Mark Rainbow, Senior Manager, HR & Learning & Development, Openreach
• Jenna Ide, Senior Employment Solicitor, Thomas Mansfield Solicitors
• Theo Smith, Author/Podcast Host & Neurodiversity Evangelist

Click here for more information about the event.

ADDITIONAL NEURO DIVERSITY RESOURCES

A recent survey carried out by the Institute of Leadership & Management, revealed that half of UK’s employers admit that they would not employ someone who had one or more neurodivergent condition. Clear here to read more.

Ernst & Young LLP recently launched its sixth Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence (NCoE) in the US to attract autistic and other neurodivergent talent. Click here to read more.