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Behavioral Health Expert from The Standard to Present on Neurodiversity in the Workplace at SHRM25 Annual Conference on July 1

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities practice consultant for The Standard, will present Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Employee Expectations and Employer Obligations on July 1 at the 2025 Society for Human Resource Management annual conference. The SHRM25 event, recognized as the largest HR conference in the world, includes four days of educational sessions, professional development and networking opportunities to help HR professionals elevate their expertise and careers.

Jolivet’s session will delve into effective strategies to help HR professionals recruit and retain neurodiverse talent, remove stigma associated with cognitive disabilities and ensure ADAAA compliance within their organizations. He will also share practical ways for employers to accommodate neurodiverse individuals at work, helping them to excel and contribute to organizational success.

Learning objectives:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse composition and unique needs — and potential contributions — of neurodiverse populations.
  • Recognize and address key compliance considerations related to employing neurodiverse workers.
  • Develop actionable strategies to attract, retain and accommodate neurodiverse employees, ensuring a successful and inclusive workplace.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Employee Expectations and Employer Obligations

  • Presented by: Dan Jolivet, Ph.D., Workplace Possibilities practice consultant for The Standard
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Pacific
  • San Diego Convention Center

For more information or to register for SHRM25 visit: https://annual.shrm.org.

To speak with Jolivet about supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, please contact Melissa Wilmot.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
971.403.6984
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