In episode 108, we chat with Justin Weinhardt to explore his recent research on ADHD in the workplace. Drawing from a multi-day study of employees with ADHD, they unpack how daily symptom fluctuations impact engagement—and how job crafting can serve as a powerful, science-backed strategy for managing attention and motivation at work.
Key insights include:
Why ADHD symptoms vary day-to-day and how that affects work performance
The surprising effectiveness of adding fun and variety to tasks
Why reducing workload isn’t always the best solution
How organizations can foster environments that support mental health disclosure
What all employees can learn from ADHD coping strategies
Whether you’re a manager, researcher, or someone navigating ADHD at work, this episode offers practical tools and a fresh perspective on neurodiversity and workplace well-being.
Check out the original paper here: https://link-springer-com.ezproxy2.library.colostate.edu/article/10.1007/s10869-025-10065-0
You can find Dr. Weinhardt here: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/justin-weinhardt
