NEUROINCLUSIVE HIRING INTIATIVES
Neuroinclusive Hiring Initiatives are for organisations, teams or hiring managers seeking Neurodiverse Hiring Programs designed to pilot or develop the organisation’s experience in neuro-inclusive work and cultural practices. Workplace Support and Coaching is an essential element of all our programs to maximise success of the neurodivergent individual throughout their career.
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We help businesses adopt a neuro-inclusive approach to recruitment, and at the same time, access skilled talent from a virtually untapped talent pool of diverse thinkers who think outside the box, to give your business that strategic advantage. ​
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Specialisterne partners with employers committed to diversifying their workforce and tapping into the unique strengths of neurodivergent talent. Our approach removes the barriers often embedded in traditional hiring processes, ensuring candidates can showcase their abilities in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Research confirms that conventional recruitment methods, such as resumes and interviews, are not always effective in identifying great candidates, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. These methods often create unnecessary obstacles that prevent candidates from demonstrating their true potential. That’s why Specialisterne’s Neurodiverse Hiring Programs are built on the Dandelion Methodology, which focuses on observing and valuing the diverse ways neurodivergent individuals think and work.
Our Assessment Process replaces non-inclusive interviews with hands-on, task-based evaluations, giving candidates the time and space to demonstrate their skills in a natural setting. This process is:
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Inclusive & Comfortable – Reducing stress and anxiety by removing traditional interview pressures.
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Collaborative – Partnering with employers to develop a more inclusive approach to assessment and selection.
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Practical & Task-Based – Allowing candidates to showcase their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a real-world context.
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Every Neurodiverse Hiring Program is tailored to the needs of the business, beginning with essential awareness and education to ensure the employees enter a supportive and inclusive team.
At Specialisterne, we support our employer-partners to “learn by doing”, providing opportunities for businesses to build their organisational capacity, and confidence to adopt and implement neuro-inclusive recruitment and management practices. These practices not only support neurodivergent candidates and employees but contribute to an accessible and inclusive workplace that benefits all employees.
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​Workplace Coaching and Support
Our programs conclude with Workplace Coaching and Support, equipping neurodivergent employees and their managers with the tools for long-term success. By tackling both structural and attitudinal barriers, we create environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive, enabling businesses to unlock exceptional talent and drive meaningful inclusion.
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After finding the right match for your business, we then work to support and enable the employee in their transition and build the capacity of the manager and team to support their neurodivergent staff members to thrive. See more on our Workplace Coaching and Support page.
We work with a range of businesses to assist in the recruitment of a range of positions.​To date we have helped to recruit employees in roles in information technology, records management, agriculture and engineering. We are just getting started and look forward to expanding the list of industries in which we work. We are equipped to engage and work with employers across a range of industries. Some of our recent clients include EY, IBM, Jigsaw, Linfox, Xero, Australian Unity, PwC, the Federal Government (Australian Taxation Office, Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Human Services), Westpac, NSW Public Service Commission Agencies, the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environment Land and Water Planning.
