MPG strongly believes that diversity includes neurodiversity, and inclusion includes neuro-inclusion. These articles speak to neurodiversity, and the various conditions that may fall under the neurodiversity umbrella.
The duties of meeting and event planning fall on different people across companies, but one thing is consistent. Planning neuro-inclusive meetings is key to engagement and retention. MPG has lots of ideas on how to plan events that are inclusive and accessible. And when it comes to neuro-inclusive meetings, we Read more…
Do you identify as neurodivergent, and need some neurodivergent-friendly accommodations at work? Are you an employer looking to better support your neurodivergent employees? Read on! Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) changes to the application/hiring process, the way you do your job, or the work environment itself can be Read more…
While I usually work from a home office, I spent two days in an office this week! This meant I had to pack up the tools that enable my best work, without bringing my whole home office with me. Here are my secrets to ADHD-friendly meetings. Remember, this may look Read more…
Can color-coding help you be successful? Maybe! Everyone’s brains work differently, and many neurodivergent brains are drawn to details such as color. This can serve as a differentiator, help with labeling, trigger memories of conversations, and so much more. Ways color-coding may help you: Color code your calendar Either to Read more…
As I sat down at my desk to begin working this morning, my head was pretty crowded. This is how I frame it when cognitive hyperactivity gets the best of me. My mind is in too many places at once. I knew it was time to take a Rainbow Walk. Read more…
Too often, we see the faults in our ADHD brains without celebrating the amazing science behind how they work and support us. Maybe you have poor time management, or can’t focus on boring work tasks, but we’ll help you remember all the great things you can do too. Let’s dig Read more…
The comfort zone is SAFE. It is FAMILIAR. It can be the much needed respite from places, people, or processes that aren’t neurodivergent-friendly. Comfort zones can have certain textures, smells, lighting, sounds, or other sensory items designed to make someone feel safe and welcome. Having a comfort zone doesn’t mean Read more…
A perfect world would be inclusive of neurodiversity of work. It would be inclusive of ALL diversity at work! When companies’ actions don’t align with words…it’s not a good feeling. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a number of posts on LinkedIn alluding to companies claiming to be inclusive, and employees Read more…
Striving for Inclusive Workplaces I strongly believe that advocating in the workplace can lead to truly inclusive organizations. Teams that are accepting, encouraging, and accommodating of everyone – including neurodivergent employees. This can be tricky to advocate for on your own. But if you’re comfortable sharing a bit more about Read more…
Neurodivergent-Friendly Meetings Inclusion doesn’t always look like drastic measures. Something as simple as leveraging existing tools found in Microsoft Outlook can help with HOW you schedule meetings. Keep reading how this inclusion hack benefits everyone, especially neurodivergent individuals. Respecting start- and end-times of meetings is appreciated by everyone, and neurodivergent Read more…