ADHD Training, Employers Take Note
When I first read about Capgemini facing an employment tribunal for failing to provide ADHD awareness training, it struck a chord. It wasn’t just a legal case, it was a reminder that every mind can shine when met with understanding.
➡️ Context & Story:
Last month, a London tribunal ruled that Capgemini discriminated against a senior technologist by ignoring an occupational health recommendation to train her teammates on neurodiversity - including ADHD. That training wasn’t expensive. It wasn’t radical. It was just basic empathy in action - yet refusing to deliver it was deemed unlawful.
Meanwhile, another tribunal recognised that a leader with ADHD was treated unfairly after a team-building night ended with her locked out and sleeping in a sauna, partly due to the organisational challenges caused by ADHD. The company simply didn’t meet her halfway.
➡️ Why this matters:
ADHD isn’t a passing trend. Diagnosis rates are rising, so many talented individuals now recognise the pattern in their everyday lives. So when businesses ignore training and awareness, they’re not just risking tribunals - they’re turning away creativity, loyalty, and diverse perspectives.
➡️ Lessons for employers:
- Build inclusive training into your systems, not as a checkbox, but as a foundation of how you lead.
- Recognise ADHD as potentially a protected disability that requires support—not just nice-to-have flexibility.
- Act early: even small misplaced frustrations (like sighs or muted criticism) can become flashpoints when someone is struggling.
➡️ But there's hope!
These tribunal rulings are wake-up calls, not punishments. They remind us that inclusive leadership isn’t expensive, it’s human, it’s smart, and it’s foundational to meaningful success.
➡️ Ready to take action?
This October - ADHD Awareness Month - I’m running my ADHD in Business session at a special discounted rate. It’s a practical, engaging training designed to give your teams the tools they need to build awareness, reduce risk, and unlock the strengths of neurodivergent talent.
Click below to find out more about the ADHD in Business Awareness Session running this October:
https://maisiecass.co.uk/adhdinbusiness
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