HR-Creating Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices: Onboarding

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