ADHD 101 for Managers

Recent reports suggest that ADHD may impact well over 1 in 16 adults directly and indirectly. For each adult diagnosed, others are undiagnosed and still others are impacted in the work environment. Learn how to audit your workplace for ADHD barriers! From learning the basics of ADHD to examining your site, we take a look at policies, procedures, and norms that may unintentionally create obstacles for employees with executive function challenges. This webinar is designed to guide HR professionals and workplace leaders in taking an honest look at their environment with an eye towards removing ADHD barriers that they may not be aware of. This information will be beneficial for creating an open, barrier-free environment for neurodiverse employees.

In this practical, research-based webinar, we’ll take a look at common barriers, reflect on current practices, and identify policies, procedures, and norms that create challenges and can be changed.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to common ADHD terms
• Introduction to Auditing Your Workplace for ADHD Barriers:
• What an audit entails
• Why you will want to conduct an audit
• Possible consequences for ignoring barriers
• How to Conduct the Audit
• List the needs that neurodivergent employees typically have
• Identifying common policies, procedures, and cultural norms in place
• Recognizing unintentional obstacles for employees with executive function challenges
• Possible solutions you could implement
• Best practices to keep in mind during your audit

Benefits of Attending:

• Learn how to identify workplace policies, procedures, and practices that may unintentionally create barriers for employees with ADHD and other executive function challenges.
• Gain a practical framework for conducting an ADHD workplace audit and evaluating your organization's culture, systems, and work environment.
• Understand the common needs of neurodivergent employees and how workplace structures can either support or hinder their success.
• Recognize hidden obstacles in communication, task management, meetings, performance expectations, and workplace norms.
• Explore realistic, cost-effective solutions that can improve productivity, engagement, and retention for neurodiverse employees.
• Discover best practices for creating a more accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace without compromising business objectives.
• Reduce organizational risk by proactively addressing workplace challenges that can impact employee well-being, performance, and compliance efforts.

Attending this webinar will empower you to better understand the need for and best practices in creating an audit of ADHD barriers in your workplace.