#24: Building a Neuro-inclusive Hiring Strategy with Tameka Allen

About This Episode

Around 20% of the population in the US is neurodivergent, yet most hiring processes contain significant barriers for neurodiverse candidates. If you’re not intentional about prioritizing neuro-inclusivity, AI-driven recruiting is going to make this worse! So how can companies make sure they’re not unintentionally excluding neurodiverse talent? My guest this week is Tameka Allen, a People & Culture consultant and the founder of ModCulture, a consultancy fostering business success through neuroinclusive work cultures. In this interview, she emphasizes the importance of creating accessible hiring practices that accommodate diverse cognitive styles, the misconceptions surrounding neurodivergent candidates, and the need for organizations to adopt a growth mindset. Tameka shares practical steps for improving interview processes, the value of data in driving change, and the positive ripple effects of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📕 Embracing Neurodiversity in Hiring Quick start Guide: https://bit.ly/neurodivergenthiring 📬 Get the Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw //TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRODUCTION03:05 Personal Journey to Neuro-Inclusive Practices05:53 Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Candidates08:49 The Importance of Inclusive Interview Processes12:08 Common Misconceptions About Neurodivergent Candidates14:58 Practical Accommodations for Neurodivergent Candidates17:49 Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Hiring21:06 The Ripple Effects of Neuro-Inclusive Hiring23:56 Overcoming Resistance to Change in Hiring Practices27:09 Small Changes for Immediate Impact RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ #9: The Truth about Diversity Hiring - with Tara Turk-Haynes ****🌟 CONNECT WITH TAMEKA💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekanallen/ 🌐 Website: https://modculture.co/ 🌟 CONNECT WITH ME💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce🌐 Website: https://www.rhonapierce.com/ 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/throw-out-the-playbook/id1740429498 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6bJ4JZpqOlFdYelWwsBr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices