HR Happy Hour Episode 496 - Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ed Thompson, CEO and Founder of Uptimize This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.   Paychex just released its 2021 Pulse of HR Report, which sheds light on what businesses need to do right now to meet the new expectations of a workforce no longer satisfied by the status quo. The fifth annual report provides an in-depth look at how HR professionals are contributing to the success of the companies they serve during this transformative time. To learn how your peers are navigating the start of a new workplace era, download the report at payx.me/pulse21. This week we talked with Ed Thompson from Uptimize about neurodiversity at work, embracing diversity of thought, and how inclusion looks when attracting and training new talent. - What is neurodiversity? - How to approach different thinking styles in the workplace - Targeted trainings for us through the employee lifecycle - How is productivity affected if an organization isn't supportive of neurodiversity? Thank you Ed, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. www.uptimize.com