Or, how do you make the workplace neurodiverse-friendly? — At the beginning of this century, one of the hottest trends in office design — at least at dot-coms, where companies all vied to look like they were on the cutting edge of trends — was creating a “loosened up” workplace. Companies wanted to attract younger employees with lots of…

A few years ago, I looked up from my computer and saw my husband standing at my office door with a look of intense frustration and angst on his face. He appeared as if he was about to rant about something, but he held it together. Not knowing what could…

Training employees? Onboarding a new hire? — Need your team to get up to speed fast on new regulations, procedures, protocols, or product features? Are you losing money and time because those instructions you gave to your staff did not sink in? How we learn remains the same even if we are grown up and working in…

Excellent communication is critical in the workplace — Communication barriers in business decrease ROI. Why? Excellent communication with coworkers is critical to job success. The ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues is required in most business environments. Unless we only interact with a computer in a cubby, we find ourselves in situations where we must be team players…

Does your team seem a little unfocused, less productive, or stressed out? Changing the rhythm of the workday can help employees feel recharged and better focused. A team-building exercise or another type of group activity can really help. Team-building is essential, especially for neurodiverse employees who may have difficulty building…

Currently, unemployment for neurodivergent adults runs as high as 30 to 40 percent. Yet, at least 70 percent of employers worldwide, especially in the STEM and manufacturing fields, are having trouble filling open positions. How do you, as an employer, help move the needle on the hiring rate for neurodivergent employees? The key elements of successful programs can be put in place by employers of any size…

A brief guide for managers: How to help neurodiverse employees set goals — job-related, task-related, and career-related — and follow through on them. — Managing a neurodivergent employee — someone with autism, dyslexia, ADHD or another diagnosis — can be a perplexing challenge. Each neurodivergent employee is an individual with their own unique set of skills and challenges. Some have trouble retaining information, and others have trouble focusing, and so on. …

How different generations view diversity and neurodiversity — While many of us don’t consider the social striations between the generations relevant, the truth is there are distinct psychological differences between the Baby Boomers and the fresh new crop of Gen-Zs entering the modern workplace. Often, a company will have representatives from all generations working together. How these psyches…

Or, how do you present information effectively at work? — Learning new skills and adding to an existing skill set is essential for every employee in your organization. But every individual learns slightly differently and at a different pace. Even more importantly, you need to ensure that employees retain and process new information in a way that enables them to…