1015: Innovating for the Future Workforce: Neurodiversity-Inclusive Selection, Retention, and Performance (12338)

Organizer(s)

• RC

  Rohan Crawley

  Krannert School of Management, United States
• MC

  Michelle Checketts

  U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Discussant(s)

• TV

  Timothy Vogus

  Vanderbilt U., United States
• LP

  Ludmila Praslova

  Vanguard U. of Southern California

Presenter(s)

• DC

  Debra Comer

  Hofstra U., United States
• MC

  Michelle Checketts

  U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States
• FS

  Frederike Scholz

  Hogeschool Utrecht, Netherlands
• JS

  Jennifer Spoor

  La Trobe U., Australia
• MT

  Michal Tomczak

  Gdansk U. of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics, Poland

As the world grapples with unprecedented complexity, organizations search for fresh perspectives and unconventional talent pools to navigate disruptive forces and forge innovative solutions. Enter neurodiversity: a vibrant tapestry of unique cognitive styles associated with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodevelopmental differences. These emerging communities and rising generations hold immense potential to enrich organizations with novel ideas and unconventional approaches. Yet, despite a blossoming public awareness, many neurodivergent individuals remain locked out of meaningful employment, their unique talents remaining untapped until the workplace becomes more neuro-inclusive. This symposium tackles this critical gap, presenting empirical research on innovating in the workplace to support the neurodiverse workforce of the future. We delve into the crucial aspects of selection, retention, and performance, engaging with diverse stakeholders – neurodivergent individuals, hiring managers, and HR professionals – to gain multi- level insights.

Presentations:

• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1015: When Does Disclosure of Autism Help? Exploring Factors that Could Affect Ratings of Job Candidates (12338)
  

  Author: Debra R. Comer – Hofstra U.

  Author: Janet A. Lenaghan – Hofstra U.

  Author: Andrea Pittarello – Stony Brook U.-State U. of New York

  Author: Daphna Motro – Hofstra U.
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1015: A Strengths-Based Perspective of the Work Experiences of Autistic Professionals (12338)
  

  Author: Michelle Checketts – U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1015: Safe Spaces For Neurodivergent Employees In Ableist Workplaces: A Longitudinal Study (12338)
  

  Author: Frederike Scholz – Hogeschool Utrecht

  Author: Luca Smeets – Fontys U. of Applied Sciences

  Author: Amber Kersten – Tilburg U.

  Author: Marianne Van Woerkom – Tilburg U.

  Author: Manon Krabbenborg – Fontys U. of Applied Sciences

  Author: Joanna Szulc – Gdansk U. of Technology
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1015: Job Crafting Among Autistic Workers (12338)
  

  Author: Jennifer R. Spoor – La Trobe U.

  Author: Simon Bury – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe U.

  Author: Susan Hayward – latrobe U.

  Author: Darren Hedley – La Trobe U.

  Author: Claire Brown – La Trobe U.

  Author: Cheryl Dissanayake – La Trobe U.
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1015: Neurodiversity Organizational Maturity Model: Components, Determinants and Assessment (12338)
  

  Author: Michal T. Tomczak – Gdansk U. of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics

  Author: Lukasz Sienkiewicz – Gdansk U. of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics

  Author: Katarzyna Stankiewicz – Gdansk U. of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics