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Disclosure of neurodivergence in the workplace is a deeply personal choice, and it’s often not an easy one. The goal is to create an environment where everyone feels safe and empowered, no matter what they choose to share. For many, it’s about confronting fears of being judged, misunderstood, or treated differently. Creating a supportive atmosphere goes beyond just a commitment to #neurodiversity. It requires tangible, meaningful actions: 👉 Normalize Conversations: Encourage open dialogue on diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity in workshops, meetings, and everyday conversations. When these topics are normalized, employees feel more comfortable sharing their experiences. 👉 Invest in Education: Provide training on neurodiversity across your team to reduce miscommunication and foster understanding. Educating your workforce builds empathy and inclusivity. 👉 Establish Clear Policies: Develop a well-defined, easily accessible policy that outlines how accommodations can be requested and provided. Ensure these policies protect against discrimination and guarantee confidentiality. 👉 Create Feedback Channels: Offer anonymous feedback options and multiple communication methods for employees to disclose their needs. Flexibility in communication shows that you respect individual comfort levels. 👉 Respect Comfort Levels: Recognize that not everyone is comfortable with full disclosure. Allow employees to share only what they’re comfortable with, and make sure they know that accommodations are available without requiring full disclosure. If someone chooses to disclose, listen without judgment, maintain confidentiality, ask how you can support them, and check in periodically to ensure their needs are met. Let’s commit to a culture of empathy and understanding. 🌈 When we prioritize support and respect, we empower individuals and strengthen our teams and organizations. #Inclusion #HR #WorkplaceCulture #Neurodiversity

There are more neurodivergent leaders in C-Suite positions than you think! Don't believe us? Mentra is proud to sponsor a webinar hosted by Nova Chief of Staff and Maggie Olson featuring some of these unique voices: Sydney Elaine Butler: Founder of Accessible Creates Eliana Bravos: Founder of ND Connect | Neurodivergent mentorship and community Jessica McBride: Founder of Tech Savvy Assistant Join us for a special chat discussing how to create equitable spaces for neurodivergent employees, how to empower neurodivergents to become leaders through growth and mentorship, and intersectionality with neurodiversity and other areas! 📅 Thursday, August 15 at 11 AM Central Daylight Time ⏩ Register: https://lu.ma/63mo28ik

Mentra is excited to sponsor an incredible event by Nova Chief of Staff: Neurodivergence in the C-Suite! 💡 Neurodivergent people are no less capable of succeeding in the c-suite than anyone else. Jessica McBride, Eliana Bravos, and Sydney Elaine Butler are superb leaders in their enterprises, paving the way for others to create inclusive environments in their own workplaces! 🧠 We'll learn about how to create equitable spaces for neurodivergent employees, how to empower neurodivergents to become leaders through growth and mentorship, and intersectionality with neurodiversity and other areas! 📅 Happening on Thursday, August 15 at 11 AM Central Daylight Time. ⏩  Register: https://lu.ma/63mo28ik