Summary: 
On behalf of the Future Skills Centre, the Conference Board of Canada is conducting a new research study to explore current best practices and strategies for strengthening workplace engagement amongst neurodiverse Canadians. In particular, we are looking to gain more in-depth insights into the perspectives, experiences, and needs of neurodiverse Canadian workers and their employers. This project aims to combat stigma and bias against neurodiverse Canadians while also providing recommendations for how best to retain and support neurodiverse talent.

Researchers: 
Beth Robertson (Senior Research Associate, the Conference Board of Canada) & Jane Hutchison (Research Associate, the Conference Board of Canada).

Who can participate: 
1. Canadian workers, volunteers, apprentices and job-seekers who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and identify as neurodiverse.
2. Employers with, and without, experience managing neurodiverse individuals.

What’s involved: 
There are three ways that you can participate to help us better understand the experiences and needs of neurodiverse Canadian workers and their employers:

1. Online survey
2. one-one-one virtual interview
3. Asynchronous virtual focus group.

To find out more information about the study and to access the survey please click here.

Compensation:
N/A

Interested in participating:  
For more information about the study, or to sign up for an interview or focus group, please contact Jane Hutchison at hutchison@conferenceboard.ca or by phone at 613.526.3090 ext. 112)

Deadline:
N/A