Inclusive Workplaces

The Hidden Cost of Silence: How Internalised ADHD Impacts Workplace Retention and Career Progression

You probably have a talented employee who consistently delivers, rarely asks for help, and always seems “fine”…Right? What you’re not seeing is the hidden effort they might be putting in. Masking struggles, working late into the night, and carrying a silent fear of being “found out”. This is what internalised ADHD looks like in the workplace.

The cost? Burnout, stalled progression, and brilliant people quietly leaving your organisation.

What about if we were getting it right? Thriving employees, stronger retention, and inclusive workplaces that don’t just tick boxes but change lives.

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Inclusive Workplaces

From Masking to Thriving: How to support ADHDers at work

  • Online
  • Thursday, 6th November
  • 1:00 - 2:00 PM BST
Internalised ADHD is often invisible. Employees may mask challenges, overcompensate with unsustainable effort, or avoid disclosing their needs altogether. While this silence can look like resilience, it comes at a high cost: burnout, disengagement, and missed opportunities for growth.

For accessibility and inclusion leaders, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge is that without visibility, support is often delayed or absent. The opportunity is that by raising awareness and embedding simple, thoughtful adjustments, organisations can reduce risk, retain talent, and create measurable improvements in both wellbeing and performance.

Why does it matter? Because when ADHD goes unseen, organisations lose twice: employees suffer in silence, and the business loses talent, innovation, and momentum. By understanding internalised ADHD and the barriers it creates, leaders can build workplaces where neurodivergent employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

In this session, Kerry Bentley will demystify internalised ADHD in the workplace, exploring how it shows up, why it matters, and what you can do about it. From masking and rejection sensitivity to co-existing conditions and mental health, Kerry will share insights into the lived experiences of ADHDers and how these affect career progression. More importantly, you’ll gain practical steps to break down barriers and foster an environment where ADHDers not only stay, but thrive.
Isn’t it time you started aligning accessibility goals with organisational outcomes: compliance, retention, and unlocking unexplored talent?

Kerry Bentley
Neurodiversity Consultant, Trainer & Speaker
Kerry Bentley is a CPD-accredited trainer and professional speaker on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, specialising in Neurodiversity. As a Fellow of the Institute of Equality and Diversity Professionals and an Autistic ADHDer, she uses lived experience and 20 years of professional expertise to deliver inspiring talks and engaging training to empower organisations to create truly inclusive environments where everyone can thrive - leading to stronger teams, greater innovation and productivity, and a happier workforce.

Inclusive Workplaces

Your webinar roadmap

Spot the Signs

Understand internalised ADHD and how it shows up at work

See the Impact

Uncover the hidden toll on wellbeing, performance, and retention

Take Action

Learn practical strategies to create supportive, inclusive environments

Make the Case

Build a stronger business case for accessibility that boosts retention and unlocks talent

Is this for you?

This webinar is designed for people who want to make their organisations truly inclusive, while meeting accessibility and compliance goals. It’s especially relevant for:

  • Accessibility and Inclusion Leaders looking to deepen their strategy and build cultures of belonging
  • HR and People Managers responsible for retention, wellbeing, and progression of diverse talent
  • EDI Professionals aiming to combine policy with practical action and measurable outcomes
  • Anyone passionate about accessibility who wants to understand the hidden barriers employees face and how to remove them

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