The Case for a Neurodiverse Culture – Mel Francis, Neuroinclusive HR

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Episode 36 • 3rd February 2023 • Beyond The Water Cooler • Lisa LLoyd

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Mel Francis is an accomplished HR Director and she joins me to talk about Neurodiversity in the workplace.

Mel supports HR, and Diversity and Inclusion professionals, on their journey through her company, NeuroinclusiveHR.

We explore:

What neurodiversity really is
Different types of neurodiverse conditions and their common traits that may be evident at work
Bias, stigma, stereotypes and the use of language
The power of ingroups and outgroups,
The impact of culture and psychological safety
The value of people uniqueness and the cost of fuelling ignorance
The correlation between neurodiversity and mental health challenges
The responsibility of employers

Mel provides practical steps to achieving a neurodiverse company. Whether you're starting out or looking to apply a neurodiverse lens to all stages of the employee lifecycle, she has clear advice about what to do.

More about Mel

Mel is an accomplished HR Director with over 25 years’ experience gained within complex matrix organisations in the public, private, and not for profit sectors.