We must address the issue of neurodiversity in the workplace. 🏢 🚧 🏫

Written By Brien Convery

📢 Attention HR Professionals! 📢

We must address the issue of neurodiversity in the workplace. 🏢 🚧 🏫

According to a recent article in HRD Canada, The statistics are alarming: 1 in 5 neurodivergent individuals face harassment or discrimination at work, and a whopping 77% of us lack specific neurodiversity training. 😱

We need to take action to ensure that neurodiversity is firmly on our radar and that every employee feels valued and supported.

Here's what you must be thinking 🤔 about:

🎯 Mandatory Neurodiversity Training: It's time to make neurodiversity training mandatory for all employees. This is not just a suggestion; it's a crucial step towards creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 🧠💡

🎯 Clear Policies and Procedures: Update your policies to provide clear guidance on disclosing conditions, making reasonable adjustments, and addressing instances of harassment or discrimination. This isn't optional; it's a must-do to foster a culture of respect and acceptance. 🤝📋

🎯 Advocacy and Support: Advocate for systemic changes within your organization. Establish employee resource groups, provide specialized support services, and champion neurodiversity inclusion initiatives. This isn't just a nice-to-have; it's essential for creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. 💪🌟

Let's make neurodiversity a priority and ensure that every voice is heard and valued. Together, we can build a more inclusive and supportive workplace for all. 🌈✨

Brien Convery

I’m an American | Canadian, born in New York, now living my best life in Toronto, Canada.

My three core values are Authenticity, Creativity and Adventure and I believe in elevating Equity, activating Diversity and leading Inclusively.

As a purpose-driven, people-centric executive with years of diversified and progressive global experience, my work spans many disciplines across a variety of public and private sectors and industries with a specialized focus on Consumer Products, Technology, Management Consulting Services, Federal Government, Human Resources/ Talent Acquisition, Financial Services and Banking, Construction, Real Estate and Higher Education.

I have been a buyer, a plant warehouse supervisor, a consultant, a project manager, a business development manager, a marketer, an operations head, a learning and knowledge management global leader, a workforce transformation executive, a diversity and inclusion workforce partner, a talent officer, an executive in residence and a public speaker as part of my overall career portfolio.

With my non-linear ride to success and happiness, I have experienced a life time of learning through a diversity of experiences and have gained many transferable skills to give me a unique perspective and approach to life and work.

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