- Conference
- 2024 Energy Service Group Conference
- Date
- 23 February 2024
- Decision
- Carried as Amended
This motion aims to further address the issue of neurodiverse women in the workplace, especially women working in the Energy sector workplaces and how they can be appropriately supported in careers.
More women are being diagnosed as neurodiverse, yet many women are still waiting for tests and a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. As a result, women may lack the confidence and knowledge to ask for the support they need at work to enable them carry out their role appropriately.
It is important that neurodiverse women feel valued and appreciated at work, as they can bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their organisation.
This Conference calls on the Energy Service Group Executive to:
1)Develop a workplace policy template that is primarily focused on Neurodiversity and Women in the Workplace which includes training for staff, especially managers, to ensure staff are given the help they need to live and work confidently in the Energy sector workplaces with their condition.
2. Develop and promote learning around Neurodiversity to activists and members in the Energy sector workplaces.
3. Highlight and share the work of UNISON groups and how they can provide strength and assistance to neurodivergent women in the Energy sector workplaces.