Due to the situation at the time with regards to the Corona Virus this Workshop was changed to a Webinar and was not recorded.
It is increasingly being recognised that individuals with a neurodiverse* condition, such as autism or dyslexia, bring different perspectives and skills to the workplace which, in turn, can make a positive difference to the organisation.
To tap into this talent pool, and specifically the increasing number of students with neurodiverse conditions going to university and applying for graduate jobs, it is crucial that employers build their understanding about this subject. To leverage the unique skills and strengths that these individuals have, organisations need to understand the strengths of neurodiversity, how they can attract neurodiverse talent and how to support employees once they have joined their workforce.
MyPlus were joined for this Webinar by Daniel Aherne from Adjust Services, who are experts in providing employers with a clear and practical understanding of Neurodiversity. Daniel guided listeners as they built their understanding about this subject, including the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce, how to ensure that recruitment practices are inclusive and supportive, and how to provide relevant support in the workplace itself.
* Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for a set of hidden disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Feedback:
“I learnt so much in such a short space of time. Learning about the strengths versus adjustments was a really coherent way of structuring the content for a recruiter. I feel confident of changes we can make and things we need to be aware of”.
“Daniel had so much knowledge on the topic, it was great to hear him talk through Neurodiversity with such ease and passion”.
“It made me think about how as a Recruitment team we are supporting candidates with Neurodiversity, and how in the future we can improve our processes to set people up for success”.
“I now have a better understanding of strengths and challenges of different kinds of neurodiversity and the overall benefits of having a neurodiverse workforce”.
“Daniel is so knowledgeable on this subject area and presented information in extremely engaging ways”.
“I gained a new appreciation for people in these groups and understanding of where they fit into a business, how important it is for colleagues to be more aware of the "unwritten rules" and how we can best support people who are neurodiverse to be their best”.
MyPlus would like to thank Daniel Aherne from Adjust Services for providing his expertise for this event.
MyPlus run a variety of these types of events for employers. For details of the different types visit our events page. For details of forthcoming Recruiters’ Club events taking place visit our events calendar page.
