is an independent, not-for-profit organization that
serves millions of people in high schools, colleges, professional
associations, businesses, and government agencies with programs and
services that have one guiding purpose - to help people achieve
education and career goals by providing information for life's
transitions.
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The disorder can be considered a
"disability " under federal law, which raises several key issues for
people living with AD/HD -- and their employers .

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The core of the system is WorkKeys for Healthcare, a job skill
exam system based on ACT's WorkKeys assessment system. Users of the
original WorkKeys system have reported significantly lower turnover,
higher productivity and reduced workforce errors when using the tests
for hiring and incumbent training purposes.

For more information, go to www.

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Business Editors/Healthcare Editors

IOWA CITY, Iowa----HR and training
executives in healthcare, an industry plagued by workforce shortages,
now have targeted tools to reduce turnover and hire skilled employees. Hiring ,
training, and retaining qualified entry-level employees is a critical
problem for hospitals and other healthcare providers.
"This system will solve some of the problems that keep healthcare
executives awake at night--notably high turnover and skill gaps among
entry-level professional employees," said Michael Eisenstein,
president and chief operating officer of ACT's Workforce Development
Division .
For more information on AD/HD and the workplace, or other
employment related issues, visit www .

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are in the healthcare field, yet
80 percent of the industry is facing workforce shortages.

Robin Bond Esq. Presents on Accommodating AD/HD in the Workplace at 11th Annual National Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Association Conference; Common Disor

Offer frequent and specific feedback on performance . It's just good business," Bond says.

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Bond suggests these tactics to help employers work effectively
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The
symptoms associated with AD/HD include short attention spans,
impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. At the same time, employees with AD/HD are seeking
career success and stability in a workplace that recognizes their
needs," Bond notes.

However, in situations where the employer refuses to work with the
employee, or takes adverse action against him or her based upon the
employee's AD/HD, protection can be available under the Americans with
Disabilities Act, or other statutes, and legal action may be
appropriate.

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Training - Targeted development programs for individual
employees, based on identified skill gaps .

Bond points out that many people suffering from AD/HD perform very
well in their jobs, without requiring any special help, and that often
the accommodations for AD/HD are relatively inexpensive to implement.

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The Department of Labor reports that half of the 20
fastest-growing careers in the U.
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"This marks an evolution in a program that has worked for
many companies across the nation to increase employee retention and
productivity, and produce a healthier bottom line. Reduce distractions by placing the employee in a cubicle or office
away from high-noise areas.

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"It's difficult to train healthcare employees how to insert an IV
or read a medical chart if they don't have foundational skills to
build upon," said Eisenstein . "On the downside, short
attention spans and forgetfulness are common among people with AD/HD,
which can lead to disorganization, difficulty prioritizing goals, and
chronic lateness. As employers face labor shortages, they will be looking for
ways to get the best performance out of the employees that they have,
including those employees with AD/HD.

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ACT today launched "Healthcare Readiness Systems ," the first in a line
of ACT workforce development services designed for a specific
industry.

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"Employers today are constantly striving to reduce the costs
associated with employee turnover, including the legal costs related
to terminations.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), approximately 4-6% of
the US population has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, or AD/HD), a
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"Employees with AD/HD can be valuable team members because of
their high energy levels, creative problem solving skills, and the
ability to hyper-focus on a task," explains Robin Bond, Esq., a
workplace legal expert. Give instructions clearly - both orally and in writing . Provide structure in long-term tasks, such as checklists and
deadlines for each stage. Smart employers will be on the forefront of setting
the standards for how best to maximize these employees ' strengths, and
minimize their weaknesses.

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Later this year, ACT will launch "Workforce Readiness Systems" for
several more industries, including information technology and
manufacturing, as well as new tools for the development of employees
who speak English as a second language. "The development of effective work environments
that retain employees with AD/HD as productive workers requires
communication and planning, but it's a win-win for both sides when it
happens.
"I see the accommodation of AD /HD as a growing area of concern for
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Skill assessments - Data -driven decision-making tools to
determine whether an employee has the necessary foundational
reading, mathematics and thinking skills critical to the
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Bond presented on the subject of "AD/HD and
the Law: What Works at Work" at ADDA 's recent conference in Tuscon,
Arizona, which drew over 400 attendees.
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ACT Launches Skill-Enhancement System for Healthcare Employees

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"Healthcare Readiness Systems" includes several components:

Needs analysis - Analyzing the training needs and skill
benchmarks for particular job positions. "ACT's new system is designed to
pinpoint training needs by starting at the foundation of what
employees need to learn.

Business Editors

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