About the Panel Discussion

One in five people are neurodivergent, yet many workplace benefits strategies were not designed with neurodivergent employees, or the families supporting neurodivergent children, in mind.

For working caregivers, the challenge is often even more complex. Many are left navigating fragmented care pathways, long wait times, unclear referrals and limited specialist support. In the absence of joined-up care, employees are often forced to become case managers for their families, adding significant emotional, mental and administrative pressure alongside their responsibilities at work.

This raises an important question for HR and benefits leaders: how can organisations move beyond awareness and create support systems that genuinely improve outcomes for neurodivergent employees, working caregivers and their families?

Explore how organisations are evolving their approach to neurodivergent care. We’ll discuss where traditional benefits strategies fall short, what more inclusive and family-centred support can look like, and how specialised care can help improve employee wellbeing, productivity, retention and long-term workforce resilience.

Discussion points

Identify where current benefits fall short: Understand why traditional support often misses the needs of neurodivergent employees and working caregivers.
Reduce the burden on caregivers: Learn how employers can support parents navigating complex care pathways, long wait times and unclear next steps.
Create more inclusive workplace support: Explore how to build cultures where neurodivergent employees feel safe, supported and able to thrive.
Connect support to business outcomes: See how better neurodiversity care can improve wellbeing, productivity, retention and workforce stability.

Speakers

Samantha Elliot, Head of U.S Wellbeing and Digital Health at BASF
Tanner Bergman, Head of Wellbeing at Paycom
Floss Aggrey, Chief Inclusion & Access Officer at Randstad
Anne Buckingham, Senior Health & Well-being Benefits Manager at The Clorox Company
Gijo Mathew, Chief Product Officer at Spring Health
[Moderator] Chris Rainey, CEO & Co-Founder at HR Leaders