Breaking Barriers: Building an Accessible and Dynamic Workplace for Neurodiverse Talent

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Session Description

Traditional hiring practices often overlook neurodivergent talent—but what if we reimagine the process? In this engaging session, Neil Barnett, Director of Inclusive Hiring and Accessibility at Microsoft will share his experience transforming inclusive hiring to leverage the talents of neurodivergent employees. He will highlight collaborations, resources and tools that can create real and lasting change including Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program, the Neurodiversity at Work Employer Roundtable, and Disability:IN's  Neurodiversity Career Connector Tool.

Key Takeaways

  • Identify key barriers in traditional hiring processes that disadvantage neurodivergent job seekers.
  • Learn how and why Microsoft has redesigned its approach to recruiting and supporting neurodiverse talent.
  • Gain insight into the many benefits of integrating neurodiversity into your company's culture.
  • Discover practical resources and actionable steps to attract neurodiverse talent to your organization.

Join us for this eye-opening, fresh perspective to help organizations like yours unlock the full potential of neurodiverse employees—driving innovation, creativity, and business success.

About Your Presenter(s)

Neil Barnett
Director Accessibility, Microsoft

Neil helped to develop Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program, which has been in place since 2015. Neil has worked with many employers to help start their own Neurodiversity hiring efforts and he leads the Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable. His team also leads Microsoft's corporate accessibility training and accessibility customer support.

 

 

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