Time blindness, common in neurodivergent employees with ADHD, causes chronic lateness and missed deadlines that can trigger performance plans even when output is strong. Employers who recognize it as neurodivergence and offer accommodations retain valuable talent and improve team dynamics.
Time blindness is something that every employer should understand in general and specifically around neurodivergent employees or employees with ADHD. A lot of times those of us who are neurodivergent, we have a hard time being in meetings on time, getting things turned in on time. I have had a lot of clients who are put on performance improvement plans, yet they are overproducing the people they work with, and then they end up getting laid off. And so a lot of companies are losing a lot of talented people. So if you notice that you have an employee who is having a hard time being at meetings on time or just with time in general, it's worth understanding that that could be a sign that they're neurodivergent and they could use some support around that. So understanding time blindness actually helps the company and relationships between team members incredibly. So it's worth spending a little time to dive into and learn a little more about.
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