Workplace Needs Assessment

What a Workplace Needs Assessment (WNA) Is

A Workplace Needs Assessment (WNA) is a structured consultation that identifies specific challenges an individual is experiencing in relation to their work tasks. It examines the work environment, job demands, communication patterns, and workflow processes to provide practical, tailored recommendations that enable an employee to work more effectively and sustainably.

Please note, this is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace the guidance of medical practitioners.

What The WNA Process Includes

  • Employee and employer pre-meeting questionnaires
  • A 2-hour confidential consultation with the employee
  • A report with tailored, practical workplace adjustments workplace adjustments

Potential Organisational Benefits

Implementing workplace accommodations can support organisations in potentially achieving benefits such as:

  • Increasing productivity and engagement
  • Improving employee retention
  • Enhancing employee wellbeing
  • Fostering a neuroinclusive culture

Who It Is For

In collaboration with the employer, the WNA is for employees experiencing challenges related to their work tasks. Employees who typically benefit from this assessment:

  • Experience challenges with time management, organisation, prioritisation, or concentration
  • Are sensitive to aspects of the workplace environment (e.g. noise, lighting)
  • Prefer different communication or information processing styles
  • Experience challenges with adapting to change or shifting priorities

 

We adapt our approach to meet the specific requirements of your location.

South Africa & Worldwide

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This is designed for employers who are looking to proactively enhance productivity within a neurodiverse workforce. In these markets, the assessment acts as a performance enablement tool.

For the Employer: It is an investment in productivity, reducing stress, and retaining high-potential talent by reducing relevant barriers.

For the Employee: It provides a roadmap to work with their brain, not against it, ensuring they can deliver their best work in a way that is sustainable and efficient.

United Kingdom

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In the UK, neurodivergent conditions are protected under the Equality Act 2010. Employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure employees are not placed at a disadvantage.

For the Employer: Our assessments provide the formal documentation required to meet compliance standards, mitigating legal risk while fostering an inclusive culture

For the Employee: We identify the specific adjustments and assistive technologies (often supported by Access to Work) necessary to level the playing field and protect their rights in the workplace.

Consultation Format

Virtual

Pricing

Please contact us to receive a quote.

Why The Mindful Type

Assessments are conducted by the Founder and CEO of The Mindful Type, Juhi Madaree. She is an OCN Level 4 UK-certified Workplace Needs Assessor and combines her analytical background with lived experience as a neurodivergent professional to deliver human-centred workplace needs assessments.

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