About the Event
Getting recruitment practices right is incredibly important to ensure that your organisation attracts the most talented candidates. However, time and time again we see barriers within organisations' recruitment processes that can create bias and discrimination. This means that candidates with incredible talents may be screened out and never have the chance to showcase their strengths.
In this panel event we will discuss the importance of getting your recruitment strategy right, not only to minimise discrimination against neurodivergent candidates, but also to ensure that your organisation is attracting the best talent.
In this session we will be exploring:
How neuro-inclusive recruitment drives innovation and attracts top talent.
Identifying barriers in traditional recruitment processes and how to address them, including:
Practical adjustments to create neuro-inclusive job descriptions and application processes.
Strategies for creating equitable interview practices that showcase candidates' strengths.
The role of training and awareness in reducing bias and supporting neurodivergent talent.
…and more!
We’ll also wrap up the session with some top neuro-inclusive recruitment tips from our panellists and have an opportunity for audience Q&A at the end.
This will be a panel discussion event with experts in the field of neurodiversity and recruitment.
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Meet the host:
Host | Mellissa O’Byrne
Senior Consulting Business Psychologist
Mellissa O'Byrne MA (Hons) MSc GMBPsS, is a Senior Consulting Business Psychologist within Lexxic. She works with organisations on various consultancy projects to support their journey towards neuroinclusion. Prior to this role, she spent five years within Lexxic supporting individuals on a 121 basis, through assessments, training, and coaching. Mellissa's other professional experience includes management, HR, and recruitment.
Cath Dixon
HR Consultant at Warner Goodman
Cath Dixon is a HR Consultant with over 25 years of experience. Cath is passionate about putting people first, “when employers put people first and meet them where they are at and give them the support they need, their people will thrive and so will their business”.
Emma Kearns
Director UK & EMEA at Rangam
Emma is an award-winning leader in business development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With a proven track record of launching and expanding businesses in new markets, Emma spearheaded the EMEA entry of a global staffing firm, securing over $2 million in contracts and establishing a strong presence in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. A passionate advocate for neuro-inclusion, Emma managed a national program to support neurodivergent job seekers and train employers in inclusive hiring. Named Inclusive Talent Management Business Leader of the Year 2024, Emma is dedicated to fostering growth through innovative, inclusive practices.