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Blog: Wolf’s tips for succeeding in the workplace as a neurodivergent engineer
Wolf’s top tips for overcoming challenges of neurodiversity in the workplace: meeting deadlines, keeping track of tasks and written communications
Winter Warmth Network: Support for UK families struggling with energy costs
Our CEO Jane explains how Foothold has connected with the Winter Warmth Network to enable our community to get the right support this winter
Neurodiversity at work: How leaders and managers can support neurodiverse staff to thrive
Neurodivergent engineer Martin shares his some top tips to help leaders empower neurodiverse colleagues to thrive at work.
Working with ADHD: Thriving with FREE Help from Access to Work
Sam shares her experience with Access To Work and how it can help other engineers with neurodiversity.
“Making a meaningful and enduring difference” – your impact in 2022-23
Our CEO Jane shares her thoughts on how your support helped us make a real difference for engineers and their families around the world.
From struggling graduate to thriving role model: my neurodiversity story
Award winning engineer Martin shares his inspirational story of overcoming challenges in a neurotypical world.
Important conversations: Let’s talk about bullying
Our recent webinar guest speaker Jonathan Wilson retired early due to a traumatic experience of workplace bullying. This is his story.
The power of conversation
Andy shares why a simple conversation can be so powerful – and how really listening is so important
How our neurodiversity support is helping neurodiverse engineers to live well and thrive
Our Communications Officer Michael explores how our neurodiversity support is making a difference to the wellbeing of neurodiverse community members.
Your stories
The way we have dealt with the last 12 months is with a positive attitude, laughter and not being afraid to ask for help.Sharon Monelle View story Read quote by Sharon Monelle
The financial support has alleviated so many problems for us. I can’t express how much it helped - it’s enabled us to live a life.Alan Monelle View story Read quote by Alan Monelle