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Susan ‘s Articles for
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Skilled Trades
New Perspectives for the Energy Sector Every day, we are reminded that the world is a swiftly changing place. The energy sector has always been at the forefront of this constantly evolving...
Hazing in The Field of Nursing: How Nurses Eat Their Young
What Are the Implications for Neurodivergent People in Nursing? I’m not a nurse, however, I focused on bullying and conflict resolution for my master’s degree, wrote my first book on bullying and...
Get Better Results by Tapping into the Neurodiversity Talent Pool
Reframing Biases That Cause You to Get What You Expect Everybody varies a little from the definition of the ‘standard’ human. Some of us are tall. Some of us are short. Some of us are right...
Reconsidering AI in Screening and Hiring
The Problems of Hidden Bias in a Neurodiverse Workplace Everywhere you look, artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news. While AI is generally recognized to be a powerful tool to improve nearly...
How Mind Mapping Can Help You Connect with Neurodivergent Employees
Oh! and all your other employees, too! Neurodivergent employees approach work a little differently than their neurotypical colleagues. Depending on their specific challenge, whether they’re on...
Helping Workers Manage their own Cognitive Differences in the Workplace
Strategies to Help Neurodivergent Workers Help Themselves Now, more than ever before, businesses are embracing innovation and flexibility when it comes to meeting the needs of their workforce. If...
The Language of Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity Terms and Definitions in the Age of Inclusivity In my work to help businesses and educational organizations develop and implement strategies that optimize learning and productivity...
HRMs’ Keys to Success for Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Top Tips for Employment Equity in the Neurodiversity Space There’s a crucial difference between equality and equity in the workplace. This difference represents the evolution in thinking that has...
Are Workplace Accommodations for Neurodivergent Employees Favoritism?
Why Does This Question About Workplace Accommodations Exist? Consider these statements overheard by my client at a ‘typical tech company’: “Yeah, she gets a cubicle on the quiet side of the...
Creating Safe Spaces for Neurodivergence in the Workplace
Why this starts with company culture! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ken Blackwell for an episode of his Insight at Work podcast. It’s so exciting to me that more and more...
Ditch Conformity and Hire Divergent Thinkers
Neurodivergence: an Underrated Asset in the Workplace Have you ever wondered why distinct cultures seem to approach situations differently? If you have ever been frustrated while trying to...
Neurodiversity and Psychological Safety at Work
Workplace bullying exists Although there are laws in place to protect employees, the dark side of human nature often prevails. Unfortunately, workplace bullying may go unreported out of fear of...