Mission
At The Diverse Minds Group, our mission is to work with companies to ensure the delivery of disability equity and inclusion goals for neurodivergent people are meaningfully met within organisations. We aim to fundamentally transform the employment landscape for neurodivergent talent from dismissed to highly valued.
In the UK alone, an estimated 630,000 to 1 million individuals within the neurodivergent community remain economically inactive. Along with an array of skills and abilities, empirical evidence demonstrates many in this community have a stronger desire to work, a profound work ethic and a robust loyalty to their teams and employers. Our objective is to fundamentally shift the paradigm, ensuring that every willing and able neurodivergent individual is actively engaged and recognized within the workforce.
We work with neurodivergent individuals across a spectrum of abilities, skills, and backgrounds, placing them in a variety of roles that match their skills and potential. Examples of roles for neurodivergent talent cover a wide range, from reception desk attendants and database managers to programmers, hotel staff, and laundry attendants, demonstrating that virtually any position can be suitable for their abilities. The possibilities are limitless, emphasizing the potential for neurodivergent individuals to thrive in diverse job environments.
Our approach is candidate-driven; we undertake the heavy lifting in the screening process to ensure a perfect alignment between the candidates’ abilities and the roles they fill. This meticulous preparation extends beyond placement as we negotiate optimal employment terms and provide ongoing support for their continued success in their roles.
This strategy is about fostering real, sustainable careers, not just filling job vacancies. Our approach transcends traditional supported placements by promoting business-driven employment that ensures self-sufficiency and dignity for neurodivergent individuals. This commitment to empowerment is the ultimate expression of meaningful support, equipping individuals with the tools to succeed on their own terms in the workforce.
The Diverse Minds Group challenges the conventional view that regards the employment of neurodivergent individuals as merely charitable or box-ticking. This perspective not only diminishes the genuine contributions these individuals can offer but also reinforces a narrative of dependency rather than empowerment. By treating neurodivergent employment as a form of charity, society risks overlooking the substantial and unique skills these individuals bring to the workplace, thus hindering true inclusivity and diversity in employment practices.
We are pioneering efforts to correct the low transaction rate of placing neurodivergent candidates into jobs by providing comprehensive coaching, guiding candidates into the right positions, and fostering their long-term success.
At DMG, we recognize that our candidates are individuals capable of making substantial contributions to the workforce. Our commitment is to empower these outstanding individuals, ensuring they are fully valued and actively integrated–never underestimated.
