Hiring for Neurodiversity at TD Bank - with Keith Isaac

As neurodiversity is becoming more respected in the corporate world, one of North America’s top ten banks, TD Bank Group, has taken steps to adjust its hiring processes, opening the door for talented candidates who were previously excluded. In this episode, I am speaking with Keith Isaac, the VP of Capital Markets, Risk Management for TD Bank Group, and the parent of a child with autism. Keith talks about the new practices adopted within TD Bank to recruit and onboard neurodivergent individuals. As the parent of an autistic child, Keith Isaac has been inspired to bring awareness of neurodiversity into the workplace and effect meaningful change at the bank. Here’s to, as TD Bank Group says, “maintaining a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone”.Show NotesI hope you enjoy listening as we speak about:00:04:42 From “people with disabilities” to “individuals with diverse abilities”00:05:10 TD Insurance on the forefront 00:07:54 The autism spectrum00:09:47 Barriers need to be broken down00:11:28  Re-imagining the interview process for inclusivity00:14:02  The benefit of COVID and new candidates00:16:30 Technology has been an equalizer00:17:44  Culture and the need for connection00:20:09 The organization benefits through inclusivity00:23:50 Lack of clarity and communication leads to burnout00:25:52  Best practices for ADHD would help all of us00:27:39  How big changes happen  00:32:40  Never needing inclusion or diversity pillars in the future00:35:14  Hopes for Keith's daughterLinksRainmanSpecialisterneFollow TD BankFacebook: @TDBankInstagram: @TD_CanadaLinkedIN: @TDTwitter: @TD_Canada😀😃😄😁😆This podcast is hosted by Clare Kumar. As a productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater fulfillment. She inspires leaders, professionals, employees, and entrepreneurs to respect humanity and boost performance through marrying productivity and pleasure. After all, why shouldn’t you have fun while getting things done? If you're a visual learner, we’ve crafted a version for YouTube as well.Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.😀😃😄😁😆Clare invites you to leave a review and a rating wherever you listen to this podcast, and please don't forget to share with your friends, family & colleagues.Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a happy space. 😊Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi from PixabayProduction: Judith George, To Be Reel