From Idea To Impact In Neurodiversity Employment

Greetings from Texas!?

If you’ve seen the news recently, you know that the Houston area has had more than its share of storms.? Happy to say we’ve again made it through with limited disruption.? For those who have not been as fortunate, our hearts go out to you, and we pray for some well-deserved relief.?

?The neurodiversity movement has not been without its share of storms either, as companies look to leverage new talent pools, and the ND community still suffers from record unemployment and underemployment.? A couple thought come to mind:?

First, this underscores just how much work is yet to be done.? Too many individuals are still relegated to the sidelines and too many businesses are still operating at a deficit – missing out on a huge and talented ND population and the strengths they bring.

Second, neurodiversity is not a fad.? While we are encouraged to see the great progress many employers are making, the underlying dynamics persist.? There are still millions of highly capable individuals in the US alone, who are not living to their fullest because they lack the opportunities so many of us have enjoyed.? There are still tens of thousands of businesses operating at a competitive disadvantage as they miss this population or, at minimum, are not leveraging fully the many gifts and strengths ND workers bring.?

Lastly, we at Potentia want to express our sincere gratitude.? While more must be done, the progress we have seen over the last five years is monumental.? Every day, we talk to business leaders who have seen their organizations and cultures transformed by making a few adjustments to “business as usual.”? While the benefits of such action are enormous, both for businesses and community, stepping out and making change is not always easy.? For those pioneers who are leading the way, you are making the world of work a better, more welcoming and more effective place for people like my son Charlie and millions of others.? For this, we honor you and are in your debt.?

Onward!?

Jeff Miller,

Founder & CEO

Potentia Workforce Co-Authors Much Anticipated Neurodiversity @ Work Playbook - Federal Edition

The Potentia Workforce team is thrilled to announce the release of the Federal Edition of the Neurodiversity@Work playbook, a collaborative effort between the University of Washington Information School, MITRE, Melwood, Potentia Workforce and other leading organizations.

This practical guide offers invaluable insights and strategies for Federal agencies seeking to cultivate an inclusive workplace environment and tap into the potential of neurodistinct thinkers, drawing on the expertise of self-advocates, professionals from various Federal agencies, and leading external partners like the Potentia team.

Chevron, a valued global partner of Potentia Workforce, also provided insight into the structure of their Neurodiversity program for the publication.

By embracing a strengths-based approach to Neurodiversity and using the playbook’s recommendations as a starting point, organizations can leverage talented, yet untapped talent pools, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, innovation, efficiency and more.

Access the playbook by clicking the link here and get in touch today to see how your organization can get started.

Potentia Workforce Heads To Washington DC This Week

We are excited to participate in the Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference , where leading scholars, ND leaders, practitioners, and employers dedicated to advancing Neurodiversity employment research will come together. The conference will focus on various aspects related to the preparation, recruitment, persistence, and advancement of ND individuals in the workplace.

This year's conference theme is "Demonstrating Transformational Impact: moving from practice-based evidence to evidence-based practice."

At Potentia, we value the importance of collaboration across business, academia, government and more in order to help change the world of work. We’re happy to support and help guide much-needed research in the field of Neurodiversity and employment.

Are you headed to the conference? Get in touch with the Potentia team to connect in-person during the event. We’ll provide updates on this impactful conference in June.

Neurodiversity Newsflash from Forbes

According to a recent Forbes article, Generation-Z, the cohort born in the late 1990s to early 2010s, is reshaping the future of work through their identities and focus on inclusion, and by actively pursuing entrepreneurship.?

Recent research by ZenBusiness reveals that 93% of Gen-Zers have taken steps towards exploring business ownership, with 92% recognizing the value of Neurodiversity in entrepreneurship. Additionally, 75% of Gen-Z individuals aspire to start their own businesses. More than half of this generation identifies as neurodiverse to some degree.?

Gen-Z is recognized as the most diverse generation in the workforce and prioritizes inclusion. The research provides more insight into something we’ve known all along; the workforce is changing for the better, and it’s imperative that the world of work keeps up.?

If you’re interested in driving your organization forward today with the solutions of tomorrow, get in touch with the Potentia team today.

Read the full article here.

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