CALM Hub Workshop - Neurodiversity At Work with Melanie Francis

​Join us for a CALM hub workshop as we explore 1% CALMer with our network of wellbeing specialists.

​Mel Francis, Chartered FCIPD, is the Founder of Neuroinclusive HR and the Director of Neurodiversity at Work at Professor Amanda Kirby’s company, Do-IT Solutions Ltd.

​Mel is an accomplished HR Director with over 25 years’ experience gained in the public, private and not for profit sectors. She has gained her significant HR experience working in the HE, Edtech, Publishing and Telecoms sectors.

​Mel is also Mum to a brilliant neurodivergent son and, following his diagnosis, she sought to increase her awareness and knowledge of neurodiverse conditions. To this end, she has been taught by Professor Amanda Kirby, a globally renowned neurodiversity specialist and achieved a qualification in neurodiversity.

​As a neurodiversity champion and trainer, Mel now takes every opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of the brilliance of neurodiverse talent and supports organisations to become neuroinclusive throughout the employee lifecycle. She is a regular guest speaker, trainer and podcast contributor and her regular content shares on LinkedIn are well received.

​During her Neurodiversity Awareness session, we will learn:
- What is neurodiversity?
- What are the neurodiverse conditions?
- What are the traits associated with each condition?
- Why might a diagnosis help and hinder?
- The links between mental health and neurodiversity.
- What do we need to know about neurodiversity?
- What are some of the ET cases we should be aware of?
- How can we be neuroinclusive in our workplace?