Modernizing HR for Variant Minds

Understanding and supporting ADHD employees is no longer optional; it's a business imperative. Modernising HR for Variant Minds: ADHD - The Tidal Brain is a practical and accessible guide for HR leaders, managers, and executives who want to move beyond outdated policies and build workplaces that truly harness neurodivergent talent.

Drawing on the latest research and real-world corporate experience, this book reveals why conventional hiring, performance management, and cultural "fit" models often exclude ADHD employees—and what to do instead. From rethinking recruitment filters to redesigning performance reviews, it offers actionable strategies that improve retention, reduce attrition costs, and unlock innovation.

You'll discover clear explanations of how ADHD traits influence workplace behaviour, from hyperfocus and rapid idea generation to rejection sensitivity and time-blindness. The book provides concrete accommodation strategies, including body doubling, structured feedback systems, sensory-aware workspace design, and flexible workflows. It offers guidance for managers on balancing empathy with accountability, turning ADHD traits into assets rather than liabilities, alongside practical frameworks that shift training, onboarding, and review processes from gatekeeping to scaffolding.

Modernising HR for Variant Minds distils the essential lessons from the larger Employing Variant Minds book into a pocket guide for decision-makers. It equips leaders to recognise and support ADHD employees, implement fair and effective workplace adjustments, and challenge unconscious biases that silently drain productivity.

Whether you're an HR professional, a team leader, or a senior executive, this book will help you build a modern workplace where neurodivergent minds are not just included but valued as drivers of creativity, resilience, and growth.