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Behind the mask: The energetic cost of workplace conformity ONLINE SESSION

Aimed at line managers, team leaders, and HR professionals, this webinar focuses on building inclusive, high-performing teams. It is for firms aiming to improve performance, whilst also enhancing retention, engagement, and wellbeing.

Work life is nothing like a relaxing weekend. As professionals, we juggle complex jobs, collaborate with colleagues, and keep up with constant demands. To cope, connect with others, and ultimately succeed, we need to manage ourselves carefully and try to fit in and belong.

For many of us, this takes real effort - masking natural behaviours, code-switching, and regulating sensory input just to get through the day. Over time, all that effort can be mentally and physically exhausting, with real consequences for both people and organizations.

This session explores how all professionals' process information and the energy involved to successfully navigate the workplace and the steps leaders and teams can take to create spaces where every kind of mind can thrive, not just those who feel able to name or disclose their differences.

We will cover:

  • Sensory processing differences and how these impact day-to-day work experiences.

  • Masking and code-switching behaviours and the effect on wellbeing and performance.

  • Transparent, consistent, and fair expectations on office behaviour and performance.

About Daniel Aherne and Adjust Services

This 1-hour conversation is hosted by City Hive with Daniel Aherne from Adjust Services. Daniel is a highly experienced neurodiversity consultant who has collaborated across an eclectic range of industries including financial services, the arts sector, education, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and AFC Wimbledon.

“It was extremely insightful on how we can support different perspectives, skills and strengths and left a lasting impression on how we can positively and proactively improve our workplace”. Grayling.

“Attendees gave such overwhelming feedback we have decided to start a new Neurodiversity network to continue the great work here at Fidelity.” Fidelity International.

“Daniel was able to add value beyond the basic disability training by using his professional experiences and stories. He was incredibly helpful and informative”. Channel 4.

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