Discover practical ways HR can design neuroinclusive workplaces by reducing barriers and creating environments where everyone can thrive.

Neurodiversity is becoming an increasingly important consideration for HR professionals, yet many workplace processes still unintentionally create barriers for neurodivergent employees.

This interactive 90-minute workshop explores how neurodiversity shows up in everyday HR practice, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management, communication and employee experience.

Rather than focusing on diagnoses or theory, the session takes a practical, workplace-centred approach, drawing on lived experience alongside more than 25 years of HR and operational leadership. You'll explore how clarity, structure and consistency can make work more accessible for everyone, while improving engagement, performance and inclusion across your organisation.

During the session you'll:

Understand how neurodiversity influences everyday work and HR practices.

Recognise where common HR processes can unintentionally create barriers.

Reframe challenges around performance, communication and engagement.

Explore practical ways to improve clarity, consistency and accessibility.

Leave with realistic actions you can apply immediately within your own organisation.

The workshop will include practical examples, discussion and real-world scenarios, giving you the opportunity to reflect on your own organisation and identify small changes that can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you're an HR professional, people manager or organisational development practitioner, you'll leave with practical ideas to help create more inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Agenda

Coffee, tea and biscuits available from 9:45

Event runs 10:00-11:30

About the Speaker: Abby Lacey - Neu Wave Training

Abby Lacey is the Founder of Neu Wave Training, a neurodivergent-led training and advisory business that helps organisations create more neuroinclusive workplaces.

Drawing on her lived experience of autism and ADHD, alongside more than 25 years' experience in HR and operations, Abby brings a practical, evidence-informed perspective to workplace neuroinclusion. Her approach focuses on helping organisations reduce barriers, improve clarity and create environments where neurodivergent people – and ultimately everyone – can thrive.

Abby's workshops are engaging, relatable and firmly grounded in the realities of modern workplaces, equipping HR professionals and leaders with practical changes they can implement straight away.

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Accessibility and reasonable adjustments

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