#68 The untapped potential of neurodiverse talent in data and tech (with Marc Crawley @ Diversita)

Daniel Perry-Reed•27 January 2023•44 min listen

This week Dan and Dara are joined by Marc Crawley @ Diversita, a recruitment organisation that specialises in advising and empowering neurodivergent data, technology and IT professionals. Neurodiversity is everywhere, with around 20% of the UK considered neurodivergent. Dan, Dara and Marc discuss what accommodations can be put in place for neurodiverse candidates in the recruitment process, as well as the concept of masking and disclosure.

Check out Diversita's website for links to their social accounts, blog, webinars, and lots more information on how they can help neurodiverse candidates find new jobs and companies improve equality in their recruitment processes.

Look into the UK Government's Access to Work scheme to get support if you have a disability or health condition.

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Quote of the episode from Marc: "around 20% of the UK is considered neurodivergent... probably closer to 30% within technology, and probably a slightly higher percentage within what we call bottom up thinking roles. So data analysis, anything that requires a foundational level of detail."

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