Neurodiversity In The Workplace (14)
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Levelling the playing field for neurodiverse recruiting

​Join us for a thought-proving 15 minute discussion with recruitment expert and neurodiversity advocate Colin Minto and Anthony Butler on how embracing neurodiversity can transform your workplace and recruitment strategies. You’ll find out how inclusive hiring practices empower individuals with diverse cognitive abilities and discover ways to deliver a more innovative and empathetic workplace. In this short interview Colin and Anthony discuss:The misconceptions about neurodiversity that can lead to bias during screening and interviews, impacting a fair evaluation of skills and potentialHow traditional assessments are heavily reliant on standardised tests that may not accurately gauge abilities, leading to missed opportunitiesThe use of different communication styles to overcome barriers and misinterpretations including social cues and rapport buildingAccommodating accessible application processes and interview settingsBuilding internal awareness and support including resources to train recruiters and hiring managers appropriately. Click here to Watch now:

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​Join us for a thought-proving 15 minute discussion with recruitment expert and neurodiversity advocate Colin Minto and Anthony Butler on how embracing neurodiversity can transform your workplace and recruitment strategies. You’ll find out how inclusive hiring practices empower individuals with diverse cognitive abilities and discover ways to deliver a more innovative and empathetic workplace. 

In this short interview Colin and Anthony discuss:

  • The misconceptions about neurodiversity that can lead to bias during screening and interviews, impacting a fair evaluation of skills and potential

  • How traditional assessments are heavily reliant on standardised tests that may not accurately gauge abilities, leading to missed opportunities

  • The use of different communication styles to overcome barriers and misinterpretations including social cues and rapport building

  • Accommodating accessible application processes and interview settings

  • Building internal awareness and support including resources to train recruiters and hiring managers appropriately.

Click here to Watch now:

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