Carly Stevens CIIC

AUTISM & ADHD - LIVE SESSION TODAY 🔵Are you a team manager? Are any of your team members autistic? Are you unsure if neurodivergence is present but you’ve noticed one or two employees struggling? 1️⃣ What does the combined diagnosis look like jn everyday life? 2️⃣ How can you help autistic (diagnosed or undiagnosed) colleagues to feel comfortable working in an office environment? 3️⃣ Does the word ‘accommodations’ scare you? Are you unsure of how to start a conversation about neurodivergence? 🔵 When people are diagnosed with Autism, ADHD is also usually present. This can be overwhelming for the diagnosed individual, their fellow team members, and their immediate line manager. 🔵 Join me and host of ‘Outsmart ADHD’ podcast, Jamie Cutino, at 5.00pm UK Time today to have a frank conversation about the opportunities as well as the challenges. 📅 Today - Thursday 27th June ⏰ 5.00pm UK Time 🌴 Zoom (Zoom!! Not the bahamas…sadly) This session will be on Zoom so if you’d like to join, register via the link in the comments. Like Kurt Cobain sang, “Come as your are. No judgements here. Just questions, ideas, and knowledge. #neurodivergenceatwork #audhdawareness #adhdatwork

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Did you know that it's International Allyship Day today? 🌍 We would usually post about our work of championing male allyship in organisations across the UK to create gender-equitable workplaces that benefit all genders, including men. But right now we want to talk about how important it is to foster allyship in the world in times of division and volatility. Allyship is about unity, togetherness, and standing up for groups or communities facing oppression or discrimination. It’s also about curiosity – seeking to understand where people are at, where they’re coming from. Calling them *in* to conversations so we can talk to them about what it is that causes marginalised groups to struggle. What may be causing them to struggle themselves. We’ve seen allies coming together to defend, clean up and rebuild communities across the UK this week. Allyship also looks like: - Listening to the experiences of marginalised people and communities - Recognising our privileges and what they mean - Learning how to leverage our power, privilege, and influence to change systems - Understanding that this is an ongoing effort of continuous learning, action, and reflection Whether it's men listening to the barriers and biases women face in the workplace and using their privilege to change systems, or communities standing together in the face of division, allyship is about celebrating our diversity and recognising that we're stronger and more enriched together. Today, let’s celebrate the allies in our lives and think about how we can be an ally to others. #InternationalAllyshipDay #Allyship #MaleAlliesUK

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There's a growing corporate response to better support bereaved employees in the workplace. A key aspect of this support is the language and communication used by employers and colleagues. Some suggested guidelines include avoiding terms like: "Stages of grief" - An outdated prescriptive approach that perpetuates stigmas of steps one must go through to heal. "Acceptance" - A loaded word that places an undue burden on those grieving to move at an uncomfortable pace. "Moving on" - A dismissive phrase that implies there is a destination to grief, when in fact, grief is a lifelong process. For further resources on supporting a bereaved employee in the workplace, visit our website. https://lnkd.in/eM7VaU9t #workplacegrief #supportingcollegues #grieflanguage

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CREATING AUTISM & ADHD FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS Whilst many proposed interventions to support neurodivergent employees will also help many neurotypical employees, the difference they'll make will impact the lives of neurodivergent colleagues to a far greater extent. Consider the following conversation between a manager and their team member..... #adhdatwork #autismatwork #neurodivergenceatwork

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It's Tax Day! 💰 Undiagnosed ADHD can make some organizational tasks, like managing finances more difficult. According to a YouGov survey commissioned by Monzo, people with ADHD may be more likely to impulse spend. They can find sticking to a budget more difficult when compared with their neurotypical counterparts. An ADHD diagnosis can be critical in understanding why such activities are more difficult. The good news? With effective treatment, many with ADHD can thrive and find it easier to cope with financial management challenges. #ADHDandme #ADHDandfinances #ADHDtax #TaxDay

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