The Neuro Diverse Employee Podcast

In this podcast, we are focusing on training neuro-diverse
employees that have different challenges with executive function
regulation. This is affecting our workplace because research shows
that a large population of our current and future workforce has
challenges with executive functions. College graduates are
reporting a disability at a rate of nearly 20 percent, with ADHD
disabilitiy forming part of these conditions. Employees with
neurodiversity struggle with different challenges including time
management, emotional regulations, procrastination, organization,
and motivation. This can not only affect their performance but also
lead to anxiety and depression, leaving them frustrated with little
motivation.   Just as weaknesses can pose challenges and
derail ambitions of long-term employment, strengths may be
developed through their disability and can have a positive effect
and outcome. Employees with these challenges have a laser-like
focus, attention span, and drive like no other. With the right
strategies, tools, and mentoring, they can be the shining star of a
company. Often, they are just the very person capable of turning a
failing business around with fresh ideas, well-thought-out visions,
and the drive to make it happen! Companies can take advantage of
this by offering apprenticeships, mentoring, and training programs
to retain all of their employees, even those with executive
function challenges, and empower them to perform with the company’s
best interests in mind.  A sound employee apprenticeship or
intern mentoring program can foster the positive attributes of all
employees by establishing a best practice training plan with
boundaries, routines, and clear expectations with high
accountability. It will also foster a work environment that
promotes community and self-empowerment. The result is a win-win
for company productivity, lowering overall training costs and
developing strong skillsets for future employees. Listen to the
Podcast to Learn More Michelle Raz, is a career specialist &
coach, owner of Razcoaching.com, author of
Happiness+Passion+Purpose and Co-founder of Thrivister.com, an
academic coaching company for high school and college students. As
a Board-Certified Coach, she uses her expertise with executive
functioning challenges to help people find their purpose and
success in the workplace through the lens of ADHD. She has been
contributing her knowledge and expertise in this field since 2010.