Rethinking Recruitment: Embracing Neurodiverse Talent

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261: Rethinking Recruitment: Embracing Neurodiverse Talent with Marc Crawley

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Looking for practical ways to make recruitment more inclusive and supportive of neurodivergent talent? Join host Kate Jenkinson as she sits down with Mark Crawley, founder of Diversita, a consultancy neurodiversity consultancy that help organizations become more neuro inclusive through training, recruitment and awareness. Mark shares his personal motivation for this work, unpacks the barriers many neurodivergent candidates face, and explains why equity—not equality—is key to creating fair opportunities. Together, they explore actionable strategies such as skills-based recruitment, making reasonable adjustments, and equipping managers with the right training. Mark also introduces Diversity’s new digital platform for neuro-diverse job seekers and shares inspiring success stories that show what’s possible when organizations truly embrace neurodiverse talent.

Listeners will come away with two powerful takeaways: first, the importance of shifting recruitment systems to recognize strengths rather than screen out difference; and second, the vital role coaches play in helping create supportive processes and environments where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. Whether you’re a coach, supervisor, HR professional, or organisational leader, this conversation is packed with insights, tips, resources, and next steps to help you attract, hire, and retain the incredible neurodivergent talent out there.

You Will Learn

Why neuro-inclusive recruitment is so important
How organisations can start their journey to embracing neurodivergent talent
Advice for neurodivergent job seekers

Guest Bio

With over two decades in recruitment, Marc Crawley has led successful teams and consistently delivered exceptional service to clients and candidates. As founder and director of Diversita.co.uk, launched in 2022 with his wife Giulia Guida-Crawley, their mission is to foster neuro-inclusion within global organizations. Inspired by their two neurodivergent sons, Diversita provides comprehensive neurodiversity training and has proudly assisted over 100 companies. Diversta also work closely with the ND community to offer employment support through their “Diversita Connect" digital platform.