Here are three ways you can accommodate your employees with ADHD and ensure that they’re empowered to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. Grant your employees latitude, within reason. If your employees give you suggestions for how they could be better accommodated in the workplace,...
As I entered the workplace, I was warned not to bring it up. When I went for my first interview, I was told by a peer who meant well, “Don’t mention you have dyslexia. If it gets down to the final selection, and you’re both equally qualified and experienced, they’re going t...
Neurodiversity in the workplace: How Cecilia Fang is smashing the stigma After being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this Microsoft ANZ employee was determined to keep bringing her whole self to work. Cecilia Fang thrives as a Modern Work Specialist, a position she ...
This post explores strategies to enhance productivity and job satisfaction for adults with ADHD in the workplace, including organizing daily tasks, body doubling, reframing task execution, mixing up routines, limiting distractions, prioritizing tasks, practicing mindfulness, planning ahead, using digital ...
Flow in the Workplace Flow can also occur when workers are engaged in tasks where they are able to focus entirely on the project at hand. For example, a coder might experience this while trying to solve a programming problem, or an interior designer might achieve flow while brainstorming ide...
Additionally, personalized feedback tailored to the needs and strengths of neurodivergent employees can significantly enhance their performance and well-being in the workplace. Unlike generic feedback approaches, personalized feedback takes into account individual learning needs, processing preferences and se...
Although people with ADHD struggle with executive function skills, that doesn't mean they can't live productively and responsibly. When it comes to the workplace, taking a systematic, step-by-step approach to executive functions can be beneficial. Relying on visual aids, like flash car...
If your business has employees, their mental health should be top priority. Use this guide to implement robust mental health initiatives at your workplace.
But case counts really seemed to jump in 2020, when schools were closed and many adults were forced to work from home. “It’s very difficult to focus when you are home and you have kids,” Claussen said. “That may have exacerbated the symptoms for people who’d had mild ADHD but we...
Workers who are neurodivergent can fall within a broad spectrum of conditions, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Some may have trouble with visual, text, and auditory cues, which can make it challenging to work in traditional office environments. Karyn Twaronite, global vice chair of divers...