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Course Description

Welcome!

Thank you for choosing to take Course 7 in the Inclusion Works: Transformative Recruitment Practices certificate. These courses are for professionals looking to enhance workplace inclusivity and productivity through their recruitment practices. Understanding the nuances of disability management enables professionals to effectively support employees with disabilities, leading to a more diverse and engaged workforce. Additionally, hiring people with disabilities fosters a more inclusive workplace culture and brings unique perspectives and talents, enriching teams and driving innovation and success.

This course focuses on :

Neurodivergent individuals have a lot to offer in the workplace, however, they continue to face many barriers to employment and career progression. In this webinar, we will summarize key findings from a mixed-methods research study on

a) what neurodiversity is and how it manifests in the workplace,

b) the barriers that neurodivergent workers face, and

c) how employers can begin to break down these barriers and improve the workplace experience for neurodivergent employees.

Learning Outcomes

  • Better understand what neurodiversity is and how it manifests in the workplace
  • Better understand the barriers that neurodivergent workers face
  • Develop strategies for breaking down barriers and improving the workplace experience for neurodivergent employees.


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Accreditation



Senior Research Associate at the Conference Board of Canada

Dr. Jane Hutchison

As a member of the Education & Skills team, Jane conducts mixed-methods research on topics related to education, skills needs and training, and workplace inclusion. Jane is currently leading a research project on how employers can better support the employment and career trajectories of neurodivergent Canadians. Jane holds a PhD in psychology and a master’s in public policy from Georgetown University.

Course curriculum

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    Course 7: Inclusion Works - Building Workplaces where Neurodivergent Workers Thrive

    • Pre-Survey

    • Welcome!

    • Building Workplaces where Neurodivergent Workers Thrive Recording

    • Building Workplaces where Neurodivergent Workers Thrive Slides

    • Time to Reflect and Take Your Learning into Action!

    • Course Resources

    • Evaluation Survey