Attracting, recruiting and supporting neurodivergent talent

* Please note this session is for HPMA members only**

*This session is for those in HR/OD/ Workforce roles**

Summary:

This interactive workshop is designed for HR professionals to explore the importance of neuroinclusive hiring and effective strategies for attracting, recruiting and retaining neurodiverse individuals. The session will delve into why neuroinclusivity is essential for fostering innovation and diversity, the challenges posed by traditional recruitment processes, and actionable steps to make these processes more accessible to neurodivergent candidates.

Using a mix of interactivity, storytelling, and video, participants will learn how to implement reasonable adjustments in both recruitment and workplace settings, ensuring ongoing support for neurodiverse employees. The workshop covers practical tips for making interviews, assessments, and the overall work environment more inclusive, leading to a more equitable and productive workplace.

Outcome:

By the end of the session, attendees will gain deeper insights into neurodiversity and have a toolkit of strategies for creating a more neuroinclusive hiring process and workplace culture.

Prework: None required

Facilitator

Facilitator

Jess Meredith is a neurodiversity advocate, trainer and speaker and CEO of Differing Minds. She is a proud ADHDer and parent to wonderful neurodiverse children. She is on a mission to create inclusive environments for those with a neurological difference such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, from schools to the workplace, and beyond. Jess firmly believes that to create truly inclusive societies we must all accept and embrace our neuro-diversities.

She uses her lived experience and the power of storytelling to deliver unforgettable talks. Jess is a staunch advocate for reframing the narrative around neurodiversity. She has delivered talks and spoken on panels for Accenture, The Adecco Group, Capgemini, Coulter Partners and more.

Jess' social enterprise, Differing Minds, supports organisations to be more neuro-inclusive through training, speaking, consulting and coaching. Differing Minds also delivers lessons to primary school children about neurodiversity to firstly, improve the school environment for neurodivergent children, and secondly, to create the change needed more broadly in society by educating and empowering future generations.

Date: 5 December

Location: Online

Time: 09:30 start, finish 10:30

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