Neurodiversity Policy

At The North Star Collective, we recognise the value of diverse cognitive perspectives in driving innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for both our employees and clients, ensuring that neurodivergent individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered.

Our Commitment to Employees

We pledge to:

  • Embrace Neurodiversity: Celebrate cognitive differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent traits, as essential to business growth and creativity.

  • Provide Accessible Workspaces: Implement reasonable adjustments such as flexible working, assistive technologies, and tailored communication strategies to accommodate individual needs.

  • Promote Awareness & Training: Equip our leadership and employees with the knowledge to foster an inclusive workplace.

  • Encourage Open Dialogue: Maintain confidential and safe channels for employees to seek support and share experiences.

  • Adapt Hiring Practices: Ensure equitable recruitment methods that focus on skills and potential rather than rigid traditional assessments.

Our Commitment to Clients & Customers

We strive to create positive and inclusive interactions by:

  • Inclusive Communication: Adapting our communication styles to be clear, accessible, and accommodating to neurodivergent clients.

  • Flexible Engagement Approaches: Providing options for meetings (e.g., virtual, in-person, structured agendas) that cater to different cognitive needs.

  • Accessible Resources: Offering materials in various formats, including plain language summaries and alternative content delivery methods.

  • Neurodiversity-Informed Services: Incorporating neurodiverse perspectives into consultancy strategies to ensure equitable and innovative solutions.

  • Commitment to Ongoing Learning: Continuously reviewing and improving our client engagement approach based on feedback and best practices in neurodiversity inclusion.

Implementation & Continuous Improvement

We regularly assess our policies and practices to ensure alignment with evolving best practices. Feedback from employees, clients, and external partners informs our ongoing commitment to neurodiversity inclusion.

For more information or support, please contact Richard Harmer, Chief Inclusionist at The North Star Collective.