Professional Development for Women and Minorities

2023 WOC (1530) Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Unlocking a Diverse Talent Pool

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Learning objective: Discover the untapped potential of neurodiverse talent


Companies are increasingly recognizing the potential of neurodiverse talent—people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others. While the benefits of diversity are well-known—enhanced creativity, innovation, and more—neurodiversity goes even further by providing expanded perspectives and breakthrough thinking to keep organizations at the forefront. Major companies like Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, Home Depot, and Hewlett Packard are tapping into this neurodiverse talent pool.

At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  1. Understand the most recognized types of neurodiversity.
  • Examine the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce for your company.
  • Explore the unique skills of neurodiverse individuals.
  • Investigate recruiting and hiring for neurodiversity—overcoming interview bias.
  • Discover practical ways to maximize the strengths of neurodiversity.

    • Speakers:

    Erika Watson
    President & CEO
    Intersection Collection
     
    Stacy West
    Senior Organizational Development Consultant
    DTE Energy
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