THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDnEsDAy, July 3, 2024 Page 5 City of Everett holds Monthly Lunch and Learn City staff discussed the importance of neurodiversity-affi rming hiring practices and being more inclusive to gender diversity in the workplace The City of Everett hosted the monthly Lunch and Learn for June. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Everett recently held its Lunch and Learn for the month of June at Everett City Hall. This month’s program focused on inclusive hiring practices in regard to neurodiversity and ways to be more inclusive to gender-diverse individuals in the workplace. City staff were pleased to be joined by Elise Wulff and Brett Mulder to discuss gender diversity – an umbrella term used to describe the proportion of males to females in an organization, as well as the number of individuals who identify outside of the binary framework – and neurodiversity, which is an umbrella term that can include ADHD, autism or other learning diff erences, such as dyslexia. In recognition of Pride Month, participants learned about the importance of implementing hiring practices that are inclusive to neurodiverse individuals, as well as those who are gender diverse. The presentation considered and recommended ways to practice neurodiversity-affi rming recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding. In addition, the presentation considered and recommended ways an organization can be more inclusive to gender diverse individuals in the workplace by Shown from left to right: guest speakers Elise Wulff and Brett Mulder, alongside Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Simone Holyfi eld. implementing and normalizing practices like identifying the preferred pronouns of employees to create a safer and more welcoming environment. Following the presentation, those in attendance were encouraged to ask questions and discuss their thoughts and ideas with the presenters about the topic. Lunch and Learn is a monthly program created and moderated by the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. The program is an opportunity for City of Everett employees to come together, share ideas and experiences, and discuss new topics while enjoying lunch. The series is a part of the City’s commitment to engage, educate and elevate. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? The Lunch and Learn wouldn’t be complete without lunch. This month’s lunch was provided by Rita’s Catering. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here! S
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