Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

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The Employer’s Role in a Neurodivergent Workforce

• Understanding legal duties and ethical responsibilities under the Equality Act
• Workplace discrimination: Key statistics and the impact on neurodivergent employees
• How conflict resolution strategies can support neuroinclusion

The Business Case for Neuroinclusion: Unlocking Potential & Performance

• What is neurodiversity, and why does it matter in the workplace?
• The strengths of neurodivergent employees: Innovation, problem-solving, and reliability
• How neurodiverse teams outperform neurotypical teams
• Key roles where neurodivergent employees thrive and shine
• Shifting from compliance to competitive advantage through cognitive diversity

Building a Neuroinclusive Workplace: Policies, Culture & Best Practices

• How large organisations implement neuroinclusive policies
• Creating policies that drive real change
• Establishing a culture of acceptance, respect, and support for neurodivergent employees
• Building employee feedback loops for continuous improvement

Attracting, Hiring & Retaining Neurodivergent Talent

• The advantages of a neurodiverse workforce: Why businesses can’t afford to miss out
• Identifying and removing barriers in recruitment and retention
• Making hiring processes more inclusive and accessible
• Practical, cost-effective strategies that benefit all employees

Reasonable Adjustments & Workplace Communication

• What ‘reasonable adjustments’ really mean and how to implement them effectively
• Do employees need a formal diagnosis for accommodations?
• Understanding diverse communication styles in neurodivergent employees
• Breaking down misconceptions and fostering inclusive workplace interactions

Tackling Unconscious Bias & Shifting Workplace Perceptions

• Recognising and addressing common workplace biases
• The impact of early life experiences (education, stigma) on professional confidence
• Breaking the misconception that neurodivergence equals lower ability
• Supporting employees who may not have disclosed their neurodivergence

Strategies & Tools for an Employee-Centric Neuroinclusive Workplace

• Designing a neurodivergent-positive toolkit for managers and HR professionals
• Setting up Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and peer-to-peer support networks
• AI and technology in neurodivergence management: Where it helps and where it doesn’t
• Creating a sustainable, long-term strategy for neuroinclusion