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Part Three: Neurodivergent onboarding series – the Blueprint for HR Leaders

In our three-part series, we’ve guided HR leaders and businesses through actionable steps to foster neurodivergent talent, culminating in this final segment where Nicole Done sheds light on the crucial stage of preparing individuals for success within Xceptional’s neuro-inclusive framework.The Xceptional approachXceptional goes beyond recruitment, adopting a total-life-cycle approach. This commitment ensures tailored support for...

Kickstart your career as a care worker

Start 2024 by making a difference in the lives of others Xceptional Academy (XA) is proud to announce the first program of 2024, designed to kickstart a career as a disability support worker. Focusing on industry skills shortages, this program aims to empower neurodivergent individuals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others....

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...

Nurturing Neurodivergent Talent: Onboarding for Success

Nicole Done has over 25 years of workingin the neurodiversity space and currently leads Xceptional’s neuro-inclusive initiatives to achieve the overall vision of unlocking neurodivergent potential for exceptional workplaces. In this three part series, Nicole shares best practices for nurturing Neurodivergent talent in the workplace, the crucial point following the recruitment process – beginning with Onboarding for Success. Part One...

Invisible diversity and belonging

As businesses continue to prioritise diversity and inclusion within their workplace, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of disclosure of personal characteristics, such as sexuality and disability, in fostering a sense of belonging among employees. While most available data suggests the vast majority of employees with disabilities do not disclose, Forbes, only...