Workplace Issues

Topics in this section:

• Succeeding in the Workplace (WWK16)
• ADHD and the Military

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Individuals with ADHD may face particular challenges in the work environment.  These challenges can occur in several key areas that are common to most work situations.  These include:

• Time management
• Attention and concentration
• Memory
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Environmental distractions

Related Topics:

• Job Discrimination
• Legal Issues in the Workplace and Higher Education

Other Web Sites:

• Job Accommodation Network
  The Job Accommodation Network provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the employability of people with disabilities. Phone 800-526-7234
• Dept. of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
  The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy as well as practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
• Employer Assistance & Resource Network
  A resource for employers, EARN connects employers to employment service providers with direct access to candidates with disabilities, and provides technical assistance to employers.
• CareerOneStop
  CareerOneStop features tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor