Why inclusive work design goes beyond treating everyone equally. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Occupational Health & Safety Fall Conference in Milwaukee. Our conversation focused on designing better, safer work systems for a neurodiverse workforce. One idea I kept coming back to was the difference between equality, equity, and inclusive design. Understanding that difference can change how we approach

When we think about supporting neurodivergent employees, we often jump straight to accommodations. A conversation is a much better place to start. Most people have never been asked questions like: Do you work better with natural light? Do agendas before meetings help you prepare? Are food smells distracting? Do you think better out loud or after time to process? Do you need movement breaks to stay focused? None of these questions diagnose anything, but they do recognize that