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BusinessJuly 30, 2024by Aron Mercer

The Evolution of Xceptional – From Hiring Neurodivergent Talent to Fostering Inclusive Teams

In 2017, Xceptional started a mission to create meaningful careers for neurodivergent talent. Our initial focus was providing technology services, namely software testing. Our aim was to bridge the gap between neurodivergent individuals and employers. The employers we approached had other ideas, they were interested in hiring skilled neurodivergent individuals for themselves. From there we...

BusinessJuly 9, 2024by Aron Mercer

Creating Safe Spaces: Addressing Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological injuries take time, attention and resources to manage. They are damaging for individuals who experience psychological injuries, managers, HR business partners and teams. In this article, I will cover the new requirements for employers to actively manage psychological injury, the unique risks neurodivergent staff face and how to mitigate them. As well as the...

CoachingDecember 15, 2023by Nicole Done

Embracing Neurodiversity: Personalising Onboarding

Nicole Done, with over 25 years of expertise in the neurodiversity space, continues to lead Xceptional’s neuro-inclusive initiatives. In this three-part series, we delve into the intricacies of nurturing neurodivergent talent beyond recruitment. Following Part One of Xceptional’s Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent series, we will now focus on embracing neurodiversity by personalising the onboarding experience.Part two...