In today’s diverse job market, an inclusive attraction strategy is vital for tapping into a wide talent pool. At Cherry Professional, the East Midlands’ go-to recruitment partner for Finance, HR, Marketing and Business Support, we recognise the importance of neurodiversity in driving workplace innovation and success.
Understanding Neurodiversity’s Value
Neurodiversity encompasses the natural variations in human brain function and behaviour. Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences, often bring unique skills to the table. A compelling example comes from JPMorgan Chase, where neurodivergent employees achieve, on average, 48% to 140% more work than their neurotypical colleagues, depending on the role. This remarkable statistic underscores the potential benefits of enhancing your attraction strategy to include neurodivergent talent.
 Key Strategies for Inclusive Attraction
- Craft Clear Job Adverts: Ensure your job descriptions are concise and jargon-free. Focus on essential skills rather than exhaustive ‘nice-to-have’ lists that might deter neurodivergent applicants.
- Use Inclusive Language: Rephrase potentially exclusionary terms. For instance, replace “must be a great team player” with “ability to contribute to team projects”.
- Showcase Your Commitment to Diversity: Clearly communicate your organisation’s dedication to inclusion in job ads and on your careers page.
- Diversify Application Methods: Consider accepting video applications or work samples alongside traditional CVs.
- Collaborate with Neurodiversity Groups: Partner with local neurodiversity organisations to expand your reach.
- Provide Process Transparency: Offer clear information about each recruitment stage to help reduce candidate anxiety.
- Upskill Your Recruitment Team: Educate hiring managers about neurodiversity and inclusive interview techniques.
 The Advantages of Inclusive Attraction
Implementing these strategies not only broadens your talent pool but fosters a more innovative workplace. Neurodivergent employees often excel in areas like detailed analysis, creative problem-solving, and pattern recognition – skills that can give your organisation a competitive edge.
At Cherry Professional, we’re dedicated to helping East Midlands organisations build diverse, inclusive teams. Our expertise in Finance, HR, Marketing, and Business Support recruitment, combined with our neurodiversity knowledge, enables us to connect you with top talent from all backgrounds.
Ready to enhance your attraction strategy and harness the power of neurodiversity? or simply want to continue the conversation, and talk to our HR recruitment team about what you are currently doing with your inclusion process?
Contact:
Dee Fletcher
Divisional Manager – HR & Marketing
07769 399974
dee.fletcher@cherryprofessional.co.uk