HR-Creating Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices: Onboarding

Introductory Workshop Outline:

Welcome & Goals

Define neuroinclusive onboarding

Highlight benefits for employee engagement and retention

Principles of Neuroinclusive Onboarding

Core needs: sensory communication structure

Why a one-size-fits-all approach falls short

Pre-boarding Essentials

Customized welcome materials (visual schedules role overviews)

Early collection of accommodation preferences

First-Day Environment & Support

Workspace adjustments (lighting noise layout)

Assigning a trained onboarding buddy

Tailored Training & Integration

Breaking tasks into clear steps

Multiple learning modes (written guides demos hands-on practice)

Facilitating low-pressure team introductions

Feedback Loops & Continuous Improvement

Regular check-ins and anonymous pulse surveys

Adapting accommodations as needs evolve

Action Planning & Resources

Practical tools: templates checklists contact points

Next steps for embedding neuroinclusive practices in your organization

Event Venue

Online