Tag: workplace accommodations

5 Ways to Create a Better Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Apr 25, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 25, 2024

As more companies return to the office, either on a part- or full-time basis, facilities managers should work with employers to modify the workplace so neurodivergent employees are given equal opportunities to succeed. What Does Being ‘Neurodivergent’ Mean? According to the Cleveland Clinic, “neurodivergent” is a nonmedical term describing people whose “brains develop or work […]

Report Quantifies ‘Low Cost, High Impact’ of Accommodating Disabled Workers

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 11, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: May 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new report finding that nearly half of workplace accommodations made for people with disabilities can be implemented at no cost to employers, and of those that do incur a one-time cost, the median expenditure has decreased when compared to previous reports to only $300. According to the […]