➜What
A self-guided, fillable worksheet that explores individual strengths, support needs, and workstyle preferences.
➜Who
Most Common Use Case: New Hires
- New hires can use this tool to communicate how their managers and team members can work effectively with them.
- Neurodivergents and neurotypicals at all levels of the organization and any point in their life cycle with the company stand to benefit from insights gleaned from the Employee Workstyle Profile.
➜Why
Helping employees identify, justify, and communicate the nuances of what helps them do their best and how their manager/team can support that improves individual/team performance.
➜How
Employees seeking support are directed to this resource to prepare to meet with a career coach, human resources business partner, or manager to discuss support needs and workstyle-related requests.
Case Study
"I used the 'Employee Workstyle Profile' with an employee/manager duo who were struggling to understand one another's working style. Through using the tool, the pair were able to pinpoint what allows them to do their best work, and communicate that information to the other person. Better understanding their working styles has allowed this employee/manager duo to structure their working relationship and how they approach projects in ways that are better aligned with what each of them needs. " - NITW Career Coach
Insights
Benefits
For Managers
- Optimize employee comfort, focus, and productivity
- Let employees self-assess their needs
For Employees
- Minimize distraction and discomfort in your workspace
- Consider environmental factors that may not have been previously examined
- Validate any struggles or needs you may have in the current environment
For Teams
- Documentation for best-practices and/or problem solving
- Ensure best practices when hosting customers
Helpful Articles
- Office Design for a Neurodiverse Workforce (hushoffice)