Workplace Resources
Supporting employees with ADHD can significantly benefit both individuals and organisations. With the right understanding and tailored adjustments, employees with ADHD can thrive in the workplace. Yet, only a third of HR professionals and 29% of leaders have specific neurodiversity training. This page provides resources and strategies for both employers and employees to bridge that gap and foster understanding.
Key Issues
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Disclosure Issues
32% of neurodivergent employees, including those with ADHD, feel unable to disclose their condition at work due to fear of misunderstanding (City & Guilds Foundation) (Do-IT Profiler).
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Caregiving Impact
30% of parents with neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD, report significant work impacts from caregiving responsibilities (Do-IT Profiler).
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Lack of Training
Only 23% of HR professionals have received neurodiversity training in the past year, leading to poor support for neurodivergent employees (City & Guilds Foundation).
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Support Gaps
Despite 41% of employers adapting recruitment for neurodivergent traits, only a third of HR and 29% of leaders have specific neurodiversity training (Neurodiversity Week).
How We Can Help
Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace
If you are an employer, HR professional, colleague, or simply want to learn about neurodiversity in the workplace, we have co-authored three articles with Jones Chase Employment Lawyers. This series provides practical strategies to empower and support neurodivergent employees, helping to build genuinely inclusive workplaces.
What You Can Expect
- Article One: Understanding Neurodiversity – Overview: Learn about the meaning of neurodiversity, its historical context, and key terms for workplace inclusion.
- Article Two: Employment Law and Neurodiversity – Legal Insight: Understand employer obligations under the Equality Act 2010, the importance of reasonable adjustments, and the consequences of non-compliance.
- Article Three: Best Practices and Resources – Actionable Strategies: Explore effective strategies and resources for inclusive hiring practices and workplace culture that supports all employees.
This series equips you with the knowledge to navigate employment law and implement best practices, ensuring every employee can thrive.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Whether you are an employer, HR professional, or an individual employee, we can connect you with a highly reputable UK employment law firm that offers a full range of services specifically tailored to support neurodiversity in the workplace.
For Employers and HR Professionals
- Drafting and Reviewing Policies: Expertise in creating and evaluating policies related to Equality and Diversity, Bullying and Harassment, Stress at Work, and Disability.
- Understanding Legal Obligations: Support with comprehending and adhering to obligations under the Equality Act 2010, ensuring full compliance.
- Discrimination Issues: Assistance with addressing discrimination issues, including advice on defending claims and implementing best practices to prevent future claims.
- Flexible Working Requests: Guidance on responding to flexible working requests from employees, balancing company needs with legal requirements.
- Implementing Reasonable Adjustments: Advising on the effective implementation of reasonable adjustments as required by the Equality Act.
Get in Touch for Employers
Take the next step towards a more inclusive and legally compliant workplace. Contact us today to connect with a top-tier UK employment law firm and ensure your company is fully supported.
For Individuals
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Advising employees on how to seek flexible working arrangements that suit their needs.
- Reasonable Adjustments: Guiding employees on how to request reasonable adjustments and approach companies to improve their working conditions.
- Recruitment and Interview Support: Assisting individuals with the recruitment and interview process through telephone advice, preparation of scripts and emails to potential employers to enhance the chances of getting hired.
- Grievance Assistance: Helping employees lodge a grievance or appeal the outcome if informal approaches have not been successful.
- Employment Tribunal Litigation: Advising employees on all forms of employment tribunal litigation if all other non-contentious options have been exhausted.
Get in Touch for Individuals
For more information or to get connected with an employment lawyer, please contact us today.
Note: This law firm offers an initial call with prospective clients of up to 20 minutes at no cost.
Essential Tools for Building a Neuroinclusive Workplace
Access to Work Grant Guide
This government-funded programme provides financial support for employees with disabilities, including ADHD, to help them start or stay in work. The grant can cover costs such as specialist equipment, workplace adaptations, travel expenses, and support workers. Our guide explains the application process and the types of support available, making it easier for employees and employers to utilise this resource.
Work Inclusion Passport
A Work Inclusion Passport is a document that helps employees with ADHD communicate their needs and required adjustments to their employers. This tool ensures consistent application of necessary accommodations and fosters a better understanding between employees and employers. Our example Work Inclusion Passport provides a template that can be customised to fit individual and workplace needs.
Guide to Neurodiversity Language
Understanding the nuances of neurodiversity is essential for creating truly inclusive workplaces. This guide serves as a reference for employers, HR professionals, colleagues, and anyone else supporting people with ADHD. It provides clarity on the language used to discuss and support neurodivergent employees. Explore the meaning of neurodiversity, its historical context, and a glossary of key terms for workplace inclusion.
We are committed to providing valuable resources for free to help create more inclusive workplaces.
These resources not only benefit neurodivergent employees but also empower employers to navigate the often complex and nuanced subject of neurodiversity. By using these resources, employers can feel more confident in approaching neurodiversity and gain practical, easy-to-implement tools to get started.
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