Neurodiverse Hiring Program at Cummins: Discussing the company's dedicated neurodiverse hiring and inclusion program
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In this inclusive virtual session, Cummins is excited to bring together a diverse panel of experts to discuss the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Cummins' Executive Director of Inclusion, along with a passionate hiring manager who advocates for the inclusion of neurodiverse...
In this inclusive virtual session, Cummins is excited to bring together a diverse panel of experts to discuss the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Cummins' Executive Director of Inclusion, along with a passionate hiring manager who advocates for the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals, will be joined by the CEO of Specialisterne, an organization dedicated to placing and supporting neurodiverse talent in jobs. During the session, our panel will delve into the topic of our Neurodiversity Hiring Program, exploring its significance and impact. They will share valuable insights on managing neurodiverse individuals, highlighting the unique perspectives and strengths they bring to the workforce. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to hear directly from the CEO of Specialisterne, who will shed light on their successful approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals and the types of assistance they provide.
Meet The Speakers
Dennis Heathfield is the Executive Director, Inclusion - People with Disabilities and Veterans at Cummins. With a strong passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dennis is dedicated to ensuring that the workforce at Cummins is a true reflection of the communities in which they operate. His current role involves close collaboration with multiple organizations that specialize in the recruitment and hiring of individuals living with disabilities and veterans. Through his efforts, Dennis strives to create an inclusive work environment where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Jaime is the Design Integrator Leader at Cummins EBU. Part of current role within the Operational Engineering Services Group is to act as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion champion, where we are able to foster and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive and deliver to their full potential, as well as serve as an awareness leader to involve the group in all efforts regarding DE&I across the organization.
He was also part of the Specialisterne project from late 2022 to find candidates from the partnership for a role within his group; where a candidate was ultimately hired.
With a background in Social Work, Radha has spent much of her career working within the disability community - as a researcher, sessional lecturer, trainer and practitioner working directly with autistic children and young adults. Over the last 10 years, Radha’s work has focused on supporting businesses of all sizes and industries to build inclusive workplaces for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Radha is CEO of Specialisterne Canada, a not-for-profit that supports employers in hiring and retaining neurodivergent talent (individuals who self-identify with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities etc.) and in building neuro-inclusive recruitment and management practices in the workplace.
Q&A
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How does one navigate the current job market and work towards getting what they need?
By: Juno, Instructional DesignerPosted on 2023-12-12 -
What do you feel like are the gaps of current hiring of neurodiverse employees?
By: EmmaPosted on 2023-12-12 -
How do I create a recruiting pipeline that will be accessible to neurodiverse talent?
By: JenniferPosted on 2023-12-12 -
How can managers help those who are nuerodivergent succeed in the workplace?
By: Katherine, Business ConsultantPosted on 2023-12-12 -
What are some ways hiring managers can be convinced to be more inclusive in their hiring?
By: TeodoraPosted on 2023-12-12 -
Many companies require an applicant to fill in an application even if they are providing a resume, which can be frustrating. How do you make the application process more accessible?
By: JenniPosted on 2023-12-12 -
What are the top challenges you faced in launching the program? Was the initiative supported at the executive leadership level?
By: JoePosted on 2023-12-11 -
How can a survivor of domestic violence and crime keep their identity or past undisclosed.
By: AnnPosted on 2023-12-11 -
How does veteran status effect candidate selection?
By: DrakePosted on 2023-12-11 -
What negative event led to the creation of the company's dedicated neurodiverse hiring and inclusion program?
By: Michael, VP of ProgramPosted on 2023-12-11 -
What are your best tips for advocating yourself as a neurodiverse person in the workplace?
By: MaisyPosted on 2023-12-11 -
What is the best advice you could give to someone who struggles with interviews due to their neurodivergence?
By: Katlyn, Project managerPosted on 2023-12-11 -
What career paths would you suggest for someone with ADHD?
By: Parris, Customer SuccessPosted on 2023-12-11 -
How do you find agencies that help neurodiverse individuals find jobs in Texas
By: KimberlyPosted on 2023-12-10 -
How long has the power to fly been helping nerodivergent people?
By: JillianPosted on 2023-12-09 -
What advantages do neurodiverse individuals bring to teams?
By: DenissePosted on 2023-12-09 -
Do you have suggested resources for finding remote/hybrid jobs?
By: SamanthaPosted on 2023-12-09 -
What support and accommodations do you offer neurodivergent applicants and employees?
By: Elizah, DesignerPosted on 2023-12-09 -
How can I better prepare myself for accommodations in the interview process as I find a job in the world of tech?
By: Nocturne, Engineer InternPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How does Cummins approach hiring Neurodiverse employees vs standard hiring practices? What impact has this had on emerging talent?
By: Victoria, DeveloperPosted on 2023-12-08 -
As a manager, how can you maximize the potential of your neurodiverse employees?
By: Kelly, Project managerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
I don't have any questions currently; I am interested in what management opportunities that Cummins may have in the Nashville Tennessee area.
By: Chris, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How early should you bring up your own neurodiversity with a company? In the interview process?
By: Jenn, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What is your advice to those who wish to make a business case for neurodiversity programs and hiring, but are met with resistance from executive leadership?
By: MichellePosted on 2023-12-08 -
Why is Cummins invested in supporting the neurodivergent community?
By: Stephen, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
Do you have a global process in place that leaders and employees can use to request assistive technologies?
By: Denise, Director DEI Thought LeadershipPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What if one has dealt with discrimination when being hired in the past? Are you ok with support staff with someone?
By: AngeliquePosted on 2023-12-08 -
What research is available about bottom line benefits of a nuerodiverse hiring strategy?
By: DominiquePosted on 2023-12-08 -
How to navigate finding work that is accommodating for an AuDHDer in chronic burnout as well as remote work etc. or even building your own brand etc. !?
By: ZipporahPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How to get a remote job
By: Dhanushree, Cyber Security AnalystPosted on 2023-12-08 -
My Question - Candidate is Spine cord ( back bone ) injured so candidate depend on the wheelchair because candidate is fully independent for every molality. Candidate can apply for job in...
By: Ganesh, Associate Project ManagerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How can candidates connect with you to learn more about roles?
By: Jessica, UI EngineerPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What are the steps in transitioning careers when you’re a senior level professional?
By: RenettaPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What level of support is expected of a manager/executive when it comes to creating an equitable work environment for neurodivergent staff? Also, what is the obligation of workers in creating a...
By: MuniraPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How do you start the conversation, when there is apprehension around discussing these type of diagnoses?
By: Si'Mone, Manager & Program AnalystPosted on 2023-12-08 -
what kind of sensory accommodations are available?
By: CrystalPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How do you prepare neurotypical employees to be sensitive and respectful of the needs of neurodiverse teammates?
By: Danielle, Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantPosted on 2023-12-08 -
is there a specific age range that you work with?
By: CamiPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What efforts are in place to help neurodiverse individuals with emotional regulation in the workplace?
By: Brenda MPosted on 2023-12-08 -
How do you promote flexibility when someone needs to take breaks or do different tasks when experiencing burnout?
By: DebraPosted on 2023-12-08 -
What have you found to be the most effective way to get people talking about neurodiverse hiring and inclusion and how best to implement it?
By: JenniferPosted on 2023-12-08 -
Are there any possible positions that the company is offering in California?
By: Alise, Vulnerability AnalystPosted on 2023-12-08 -
Do you have any advice for neurodivergent individuals in early careers?
By: CamilaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How is it important for neurodivergent people ask for accommodations in an interview
By: PaulaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What remote positions do you offer in Washington state in the customer service field?
By: RocioPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What opportunities are available in Texas?
By: FPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Are you planning on start dates in 2023 or 2024?
By: ChristenPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What qualities do you look for in a candidate?
By: Shaunteria, Business AnalystPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What remote work do you have available in Washington State above $20 an hour?
By: ErickaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How can you progress in your career after stagnation and things not going according to plan ?
By: KarenPosted on 2023-12-07 -
There are autistics that are really good at organizing the world around them. For example non autistics may struggle to keep a spare parts department organized, however an autistic would turn a...
By: CarlosPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Is the program open to anyone applying in any department, or only specific departments?
By: Patricia, Legal ProfessionalPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What is the hiring process like?
By: JenniferPosted on 2023-12-07 -
I don’t have any questions at the moment.
By: Mia, Data AnalystPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What are some ways you use to encourage disclosure at the job?
By: KellyPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How can an employee navigate performance when they have to manage unplanned energy and focus challenges from their health issue?
By: RobertPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How open should I be with an employer (or potential employer) about my identity as a neurospicy person with disabilities who identifies as bi and queer? These are fundamental aspects of my being...
By: NicolePosted on 2023-12-07 -
What types of accommodations can I expect to be met at potential employers?
By: JaeAlynn, Contact RepresentativePosted on 2023-12-07 -
Having been searching for a new job for a year, what type of training do you hope to hire for those who are neurodivergent with skills that do qualify for work field, but are often overlooked?
By: Ashley, PSAPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How does a Neurodiverse person's ability or struggles in the interview process effect your hiring or determination of placement?
By: DeniellePosted on 2023-12-07 -
Experience as a candidate.?
By: NoelPosted on 2023-12-07 -
As someone who developed a chronic condition and learned about my neurodivergence later in life, and who is still figuring out which accommodations are most helpful, how do I invite an employer...
By: EricPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How dedicated are you to hiring and training individuals in their 40's who have disabilities? What will the work culture be like for a person with developmental disabilities?
By: India, CEOPosted on 2023-12-07 -
how do you bring your full self too woork when youo are atypical or neuroodivergent
By: liz, QaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Pls a suitable Remote job as I am looking from 2 years at present located in iNDiA
By: Stefan, AssociatePosted on 2023-12-07 -
I've received mix thoughts on answering the disability questionnaire. Can you tell me who can see the answer to the disability question? If it's visible how can an applicant be assured that...
By: Shelly, Quality Control SpecialistPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Would they be open to hire people from other countries?
By: ginaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
I am a fresher so will I be eligible
By: Pooja, StudentPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Is this appropriate to call home office?
By: Waliul Karim, ManagerPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Most of my experience has been teaching, coaching teachers, manual testing and Service Now business analyst. I also completed a software engineering bootcamp. I would like to transition into a...
By: RosannaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
can you provide tips for HR teams to improve the recruitment process?
By: IrenePosted on 2023-12-07 -
Do you accept newbies?
By: Maria MyrenPosted on 2023-12-07 -
How can employers design thoughtful programs to recruit, support, and retain neurodivergent talent?
By: KristaPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What type of recruiting changes did you make to hire more neurodiverse staff - were there particular types of events where you conducted outreach?
By: JordanPosted on 2023-12-07 -
I’m curious to know how the hiring program extends into the day to day work of those neurodiverse individuals who may appreciate mindfulness and awareness, without being made to feel othered or...
By: Caity Dillon, Event Management SpecialistPosted on 2023-12-07 -
What tips do you have for encouraging executive leadership to consider culture changes that are more friendly for a neurodiverse workforce? We are an open office environment and a very in-person...
By: Emily, Human Resources CoordinatorPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Sponsorship for employees having Epilepsy is possible or not.
By: Husaini, Executive Human Resources and AdministrationPosted on 2023-12-07 -
Are any of the positions remote and are any of them available
By: ShamekaPosted on 2023-12-06 -
I have depression and am low on energy often. How can function in a workplace?
By: Christopher, InternPosted on 2023-12-06 -
How is Cummins positions itself to be the employer of choice for the veteran community?
By: Samantha, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2023-12-06 -
What Cummins speakers are main objective of recruitment and what services makes Cummins stand out the most?
By: Jabran, Software EngineeringPosted on 2023-12-05 -
How does Commins look at transferrable skills when someone is looking to make a career change?
By: Robert, People LeaderPosted on 2023-12-05 -
What key strategies have you found most effective in creating an inclusive environment that harnesses the unique strengths of neurodiverse individuals?
By: RheaPosted on 2023-11-29
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