Did you know that around one in five people are neurodivergent? As awareness and understanding of neurodiversity continues to grow, so too does the importance of creating workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive.
A neuroinclusive workplace is not only better for attracting, retaining and supporting talented people, it can also drive innovation, creativity and problem-solving. However, employers must also navigate a range of legal obligations, including those relating to discrimination, harassment, reasonable adjustments, flexible working arrangements, work health and safety and privacy.
Our firm co-presented this webinar, "Neurodiversity at work: Rights, responsibilities and reality", with Jacky Morgan Coaching & Consulting. The presentation explored practical and legal considerations of supporting neurodivergent employees in the workplace, including:
What neurodiversity is and what it means to be neurodivergent
The strengths and benefits of a neurodiverse workforce
Practical strategies to help neurodivergent employees succeed and perform at their best
How to respond effectively and appropriately when employees disclose a diagnosis
Employers' legal obligations, including reasonable adjustments, managing workplace risks and privacy concerns
This webinar provides practical guidance for HR professionals, executives and business leaders, people managers, in-house counsel and anyone responsible for managing or advising on an Australian workforce.
Presenters
Jacky Morgan
Jacky Morgan is a neurodiversity inclusion consultant with more than 20 years’ experience in organisational leadership, coaching and workplace culture. She helps organisations build neuroinclusive workplaces by equipping leaders with practical strategies to support neurodivergent employees, respond to disclosure and adjustments, as well as manage performance with greater confidence.
Erin Kidd
Erin Kidd is a special counsel with more than 15 years' experience advising employers on employment, discrimination and other workplace relations matters. She regularly assists organisations to navigate their obligations when supporting neurodivergent workers, including in relation to performance management and reasonable adjustments.
Tanvi Mehta Krensel
Tanvi Mehta Krensel is a partner with more than 13 years’ experience who specialises in providing complex and strategic privacy and data advice. She often assists clients on matters involving the use of sensitive (including health) information, such as in a recruitment and HR context.
