Sessions

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Harvard coined the term hidden workers to explain how individuals are hidden from the workforce, not by choice, but due to barriers, bias and misconceptions. During this session the audience will gain a deep understanding of employment accessibility issues that impact hidden workers, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. 

Learning Objectives:

• Who hidden workers are.
• Employment accessibility issues for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled talent.
• Actions employers/people leaders can take to promote and implement inclusive hiring practices for neurodivergent and intellectually disabled talent.
• BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: Disrupting the traditional ways of working to build a better workplace.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.