EPISODE 2
Mel Francis sits down to have a practical conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace, exploring how HR leaders can build more inclusive, effective, and human workplaces.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In this episode of the Allen Associates HR Hubcast, Kate Allen is joined by Mel Francis, Director of Neurodiversity at Work at Do-IT Solutions and Founder of Neuroinclusive HR, for a thoughtful and practical discussion on neurodiversity in the workplace. Together, they explore what neuroinclusion really looks like in practice, from recruitment and leadership to reasonable adjustments, disclosure and workplace culture.
EPISODE 2
Neurodiversity is becoming a more prominent topic of conversation in the workplace, but many organisations are still unsure how to move from awareness to action. Drawing on her 30-year HR career and specialist work in neurodiversity, Mel shares practical insights on the realities of disclosure, the risks of assumption, common misconceptions, and why inclusive recruitment processes matter more than ever.
The conversation also covers, why neurodiversity is relevant to every organisation, how leaders can build confidence in talking about neuroinclusion, where recruitment processes can unintentionally disadvantage neurodivergent candidates and what recent case law means for employers.
This is a valuable listen for HR professionals, hiring managers and business leaders who want to build more inclusive, thoughtful and effective organisations.
Mel Francis
Mel Francis is Director of Neurodiversity at Work at Do-IT Solutions and Founder of Neuroinclusive HR. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with 30 years’ HR experience, Mel has held senior roles across a range of well-known organisations, including Saïd Business School, Oxford University Press, Vodafone, Garsington Opera and London Business School. Over the past three years, she has specialised in neurodiversity in the workplace, combining her generalist HR expertise with specialist knowledge developed through formal study and training with Professor Amanda Kirby. Mel was recently recognised as one of HR Magazine’s most influential HR practitioners for her work championing neurodiversity, inclusive people practices and culture change.