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?? Culture Tip: Authentic Inclusion of Neurodivergent Individuals Requires a Holistic Approach To genuinely include neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, organizations must implement a comprehensive strategy: 1. Leadership Commitment: Leaders should prioritize neuroinclusion, integrating it into the company’s core values and strategic objectives. This commitment sets the tone for an inclusive culture and ensures that initiatives receive the necessary support and resources. 2. Continuous Training for People Managers: Managers play a pivotal role in fostering inclusive teams. Ongoing training equips them with the skills to understand and support neurodiverse employees effectively, promoting a culture of empathy and adaptability. 3. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): ERGs focused on neurodiversity provide platforms for employees to share experiences, raise awareness, and drive change. They facilitate peer support and serve as valuable resources for the organization to understand and address the needs of neurodivergent staff. By integrating these elements, companies can create environments where neurodivergent individuals feel truly valued and included, leading to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. #Neurodiversity #InclusiveLeadership #ContinuousLearning #ERGs #WorkplaceInclusion

?? Culture Tip: Higher Education Leads in Neurodiversity Accommodation—It’s Time for Workplaces to Catch Up Colleges and universities have made significant strides in creating accommodations for neurodiverse individuals—providing extended test times, flexible learning environments, and tailored support programs to empower students to succeed. Yet, when these individuals transition into the workplace, they often find themselves back at square one, navigating systems that lack the same level of understanding and support. Why is the workplace lagging behind? ? Neurodiverse employees bring incredible strengths—creativity, problem-solving, and innovation—but they need environments that allow them to thrive. ? Workplaces can learn from higher education by implementing: ? Flexible schedules and workspaces. ? Clear communication and task expectations. ? Assistive technologies and tools. ? Training for managers on neurodiversity awareness. It’s time we recognize that accommodating neurodiverse employees isn’t just about compliance—it’s about unlocking their potential and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Higher education has shown us the way. Now, let’s make workplaces inclusive for neurodiverse talent. #WorkplaceInclusion #Neurodiversity #FutureOfWork #CultureTips

?? Culture Tip: Asking About Disabilities Is Just the Start—Not Inclusion In many application processes, candidates are asked whether they have a disability. While this may signal the beginnings of a commitment to inclusion, it’s not the same as being inclusive. True inclusion means creating a workplace where: ? People feel comfortable disclosing disabilities without fear of stigma or exclusion. ? Systems are in place to ensure accommodations are not just offered but actively encouraged and seamlessly provided. ? Work environments are designed to remove barriers before anyone has to ask for adjustments. ? Leadership and teams are educated on how to foster belonging for people with diverse needs. Inclusion isn’t a checkbox; it’s a culture shift. Asking the question on a form is one piece of the puzzle, but what happens after that question matters even more. Does your organization follow through with meaningful actions to ensure those who disclose disabilities thrive? If not, it’s time to reflect on how to go beyond the checkbox. Let’s create workplaces where inclusion is embedded in the culture—not just the application process. #InclusiveWorkplaces #WorkplaceCulture #DiversityAndInclusion #HR

Culture Tip: Culture building beings with first identifying what type of culture your organization has- toxic, mixed culture, or inclusive culture- do you know what’s your cultural identity?! Here’s a simple three-step process to kickstart identifying your organization’s cultural identity: 1. Evaluate Leadership ??? Start by assessing how leadership models inclusivity. Are leaders actively promoting a respectful, inclusive environment? Gather insights on how leadership behavior impacts the overall culture. It starts from the top! 2. Examine Organizational Practices ?? Review policies, programs, and practices that support cultural identity and inclusivity. Are there clear diversity and inclusion initiatives? This step will reveal whether the organization’s structures truly support an inclusive culture. Transparency is key here! 3. Gauge Employee Sentiment ?? Gather feedback from employees about their experiences and perceptions. Do they feel valued and included? This step will highlight how employees perceive the culture and whether they feel safe to bring their full selves to work. Make feedback anonymous for employees. These steps will give you a holistic view of your organization’s cultural identity from top to bottom.

Sharing is an individual’s journey. There are a myriad of reasons people might not want to share: - Additional discrimination - not getting promoted (or another reason not to) - Feeling that you don’t belong -Psychological safety #workplace #culture #neurodiversity

It’s Friday and you can’t walk away from work yet because you don’t have sufficient HR support! If you’re experiencing challenges because of lack of support with the following: * Retaining employees * Having clear policies and procedures * Understand and know what HR systems to use, etc. These are some of the topics I can help you with if you book a VIP DAY with me today!! Don’t let another weekend start with you exhausted, let me help you!! #workplace #culture #vipday

Are you facing workplace challenges without sufficient HR support? PAC TEAM is seeking 10 organizations to join us for VIP DAY- a dedicated day of observation, auditing, collaboration, and problem-solving. We'll work closely with you to address your specific needs and enhance your workplace environment. Don't miss this opportunity—spaces are limited. #workplace #culture #belonging #vipday

I collaborate with organizations to enhance employee engagement and experience through: - ?? Customizable Employee Engagement & Experience - ?? DEIB Initiatives (Happy Pride!) - ?? Recruitment Strategies I also empower individuals by providing: - ?? Career Development - ?? Resume Writing - ?? Empowerment Sessions Let's connect to drive impactful change together!

When small business hires inexperienced people it can cost more than you think, not just fines ( which should have been higher, Ijs), but it makes the business look incompetent and can ruin potential clients and your bottom line. Don’t let this happen to your small business. #workplaceculture #culturedonts #inclusion

Last Friday we hosted a team building day with Chaznae Walker and her team at IHADLA. They work everyday making sure kids are thinking about college and having fun while doing it. So we created a fun day for them to play and reconnect as a team. #peopleandculture #teambuilding #workplaceculture