Worktopia National Initiative

It is essential that today’s employers and leaders have a basic understanding of neurodiversity and how it impacts work environments, no matter what niche or industry. In order for employers to really thrive, traditional work environments may need to adapt to accommodate diverse ways of thinking and working. But how? You're invited to join our #NeuroinclusiveWorkforceSolutions team--Emma Duffy and Allyson Schilkie--for a virtual presentation of Six Principles that promote more supportive and, ultimately, successful work environments. In addition to explaining the basic concepts of each principle, attendees will receive practical, actionable ideas and strategies to apply the principles in your own workplace. If you've ever thought about fostering more inclusive work spaces, this is the perfect place to start. Many thanks to University of Calgary and the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning for the opportunity to share this important work. 📅 When: December 3rd, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm MST 📍 Where: Online, Zoom Session Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gyZkQvzs

Are you an employer? The Sinneave Family Foundation and Social Research and Development Center (SRDC) want to hear from you! Employers are invited to participate in a brief survey (15 questions) on inclusive employment practices, regardless of your experience with neuroinclusion in the workplace. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/g3PHCunv What is the Neuroinclusive Employment Project? In partnership with the Sinneave Family Foundation, the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is conducting research to explore how employers can create more neuroinclusive workplaces. The research aims to identify evidence-based practices and real-world examples that help employers support neurodivergent people and people living with disabilities to uncover opportunities to further improve workplace inclusion. Image Description: Advertisement for Neuroinclusive Employment Survey, showing colorful squares with a check mark,. Text reads: Exploring employer practices that embrace neurodiversity and inclusion in the workplace. Includes logos of The Neuroinclusive Employment Project, SRDC, and Sinneave Family Foundation.

Day 1 of Innovation Week YYC: Inclusion, Big Ideas, and Building Connections! Innovation Week YYC presented by the University of Calgary, powered by Platform Calgary is finally here! Day 1 highlights the innovative spirit and collaborative energy that make Calgary a hub for tech and entrepreneurship. Here’s what’s happening today: Event Lineup for November 13: 🖥️ Neuroinclusion at Work: Six Principles for Inclusion | 🕒 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Online Explore practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that support neurodiverse talent with experts from The Sinneave Family Foundation. 👉 Who Should Attend: Employers, HR professionals, and advocates for inclusive workplaces. 🎤Innovation Week Kickoff Celebration | 🕒 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Platform Innovation Centre Join us as we officially launch Innovation Week YYC with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Minister Nate Glubish, and Platform Calgary CEO Terry Rock, sharing insights on the transformative power of a collective shared vision and what it means to go #AllIn on tech. A dynamic panel, moderated by Alberta Innovates Chair Tony Williams, will feature tech leaders including Dr. William Ghali of the University of Calgary, Neel Dayal, Senior Director, Innovation and Partnerships of Rogers Communications, and ✨ ✨Joella Almeida, Co-Founder & CEO of MedEssist💊 | Transforming Pharmacy with Tech and AI Inc., exploring how their organizations are embracing tech to drive innovation. 🚀 Alberta Catalyzer Velocity South Showcase | 🕒 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Platform Innovation Centre To close Day 1, discover Alberta’s early-stage startups as ambitious founders pitch their big ideas. A must-attend for those looking to connect with Alberta’s emerging tech founders! Featuring: Brekade, EventPaddy, InterviewPal, Fitzba Technologies Inc., Hoodo Technologies, Educify Inc, Weciny, Smile + Co. and RIGHT 👉 Who Should Attend: Investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts. 🗣️Couchbase Mobile Mixer Calgary | 🕒 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Barbarella Bar Unwind with mobile developers and tech pros as Couchbase hosts a networking mixer on cutting-edge database solutions. 👉 Who Should Attend: Mobile developers, data engineers, and tech enthusiasts Innovation Week YYC is more than just a series of events—is a week-long celebration of the people, startups, scaleups, and technologies that are defining Calgary’s future. Calgary is a city of endless possibilities, where the community has united around a bold vision: to make our city the best place in the world to start and grow a tech company. Let’s go #AllIn on Calgary’s tech future, together! 📅 Explore the full schedule and register for your favourite events! #CalgaryTech #PlatformCalgary #InnovationWeekYYC #Entrepreneurship #BuildingCommunity #yycTech

In today’s competitive job market, making room for neurodiverse talent isn’t just ethical—it’s a business advantage. As one of the first sessions at Calgary’s #InnovationWeekYYC, The Sinneave Family Foundation hosted a virtual workshop, Neuroinclusion at Work: Six Principles for Inclusion, offering practical strategies for growing companies to attract, support, and retain skilled employees from diverse backgrounds. Emma Duffy and Allyson Schilkie from Sinneave’s Neuroinclusive Workforce Solutions (NWS) team walked attendees through six core principles—environment, structure, flexibility, emotion, communication, and connection—designed to help workplaces become more inclusive and adaptable. With demand rising for skilled employees, companies that embrace neuroinclusion strategies may find themselves better positioned to thrive. For those interested, the Sinneave Family Foundation offers free resources and consultations. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_bJ5BrX ➡️ Subscribe for updates: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE ➡️ See all Innovation Week YYC coverage: https://lnkd.in/gz85Wg9A

🌟 Real impact, by real people, in real workplaces. In order for companies to thrive, traditional work environments may need to adapt to accommodate diverse ways of thinking and working. ❓ But how? 🗓️ Join us Wednesday, November 13 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. - Noon (Mountain Time) as we virtually walk attendees through 6️⃣ Six practical and easy-to-implement principles that promote inclusion, fostering more supportive and, ultimately, more successful work environments. Our goal is to support employers in creating workplaces where everybody can thrive. Reserve your spot for this free, 1-hour training today: https://lnkd.in/eCRnQTWt NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions provides no-cost services to help workplaces implement practical strategies and approaches to neurodiversity, equity and inclusion. #NeuroinclusiveWorkforceSolutions #Neuroinclusion #InclusionMatters #FreeTraining #FreeOnlineTraining #BuildingTheFoundation #SixPrinciplesforInclusion #NeurodiversityAtWork #NeuroinclusionInTheWorkplace #Diversity #Equity #Inclusivity Calgary Chamber of Commerce Worktopia National Initiative

Are you an employer? We want to hear from you! 📣 ✍️ Employers across the country are invited to participate in a brief survey (15 questions) on inclusive employment practices. Regardless of your experience with neuroinclusion in the workplace--a little or a lot--the project team wants to: ➡️ Learn about and highlight your innovative practices in embracing neurodiversity at work, and ➡️ understand the areas where you may be looking for additional support. The results of this survey will help to inform additional work to be done in the area of neuroinclusive employment in Canada. Please take a few moments to participate in the survey and add your voice and professional experience to the growing body of evidence that supports neuroinclusive best practices in workplaces that thrive. https://lnkd.in/gbMSzPT6 What is the Neuroinclusive Employment Project? In partnership with the Sinneave Family Foundation, the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) is conducting research to explore how employers can create more neuroinclusive workplaces. The research aims to identify evidence-based practices and real-world examples that help employers support neurodivergent people and people living with disabilities to uncover opportunities to further improve workplace inclusion. 👏 #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #NeuroinclusionInTheWorkplace #NeurodiversityAtWork #InclusiveBestPractices #InclusionMatters #SRDC #NeuroinclusiveEmploymentSurvey #NeuroinclusiveEmploymentProject

Employers, People Managers, HR Professionals, Organizational Change Leaders--Join us for Neuroinclusion at Work: Six Principles for Inclusion! 🌟 Virtual webinar - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 11-Noon (Mountain Time) An insightful 1 hr lunch & learn on creating work environments that embrace diverse ways of thinking and working. Our facilitators will introduce Six Principles designed to foster more inclusive, supportive, and successful workplaces. Walk away with practical strategies to make impactful changes in your organization! Are you ready to lead with understanding? Learn how easy it is to begin. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gVJRESM2 #InclusiveWorkplace #Neurodiversity #ThrivingTogether #WorkplaceInnovation #Neuroinclusion

Team coaches, the first of our Conversations on neurodiversity is coming up soon! 🔺 November 5, 2024 – Neurodiversity Basics > https://lnkd.in/gTXmPr9R Thanks to the The Sinneave Family Foundation for partnering with us to host this event.

If you’ve heard about neurodiversity, but are not sure how it impacts you or your business, you’re in the right place! You’re invited to join Neuroinclusive Workforce Solutions for a free, 1-hour webinar all about neurodiversity in the workplace. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 30 ⏰ 11:00 - Noon (Mountain Time) 🖥️ Online: https://lnkd.in/g8htM-rQ Our presenters will provide an introduction of concepts, language, statistics and definitions with a goal of building foundational knowledge on neurodiversity at work. They will share why neurodiversity in the workplace is relevant and important, and address how traditional work environments may need to adapt to accommodate diverse ways of working. If you are an employer, HR professional, a leader in any capacity, you don't want to miss this presentation. Implementing the principles and practices of neuroinclusion in the workplace make good business sense--from enhanced productivity to employee retention, and more. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gYQvfG3e #NeurodiversityInTheWorkplace #NeurodiversityAtWork #Neuroinclusion #InclusionMatters #HR #DEI #EmployerSavvy #BuildingTheFoundation #MakeADifference