Neurodiversity@Dell Hiring Program

The program aims to rethink the traditional interview process and remove barriers that may limit an individual from fully showcasing their skills and potential.

As companies have worked to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in recent years, many have come to recognize the potential in neurodiversity, which Stanford defines as “differences in brain function and behavioral traits as part of normal variation in the human population.”

The problem and opportunity: a tight labor market and an underemployed source of talent

This neurodiverse group may include individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and those on the autism spectrum, and many studies have shown this group is dramatically underemployed compared to the wider population. Companies are discovering, however, that neurodivergent employees also bring a diverse set of skills and capabilities, from innovative thinking, attention to detail and problem solving to honesty and reliability.

At the same time, many companies face both a competitive market for talent and an unrelenting need to innovate. Companies like Dell Technologies.

The solution: a program focused on hiring and supporting neurodivergent employees

Within the broad category of neurodiversity, Dell focused first on those on the autism spectrum with its Neurodiversity at Dell Technologies program. The program aims to rethink the traditional interview process and remove barriers that may limit an individual from fully showcasing their true abilities and potential.

The program aims to rethink the traditional interview process and remove barriers that may limit an individual from fully showcasing their skills and potential.

Learn more about the program on Dell’s website.

Additional resources

A growing number of services, communities and resources are available to help employers increase awareness, understanding and accommodation of neurodiverse individuals, such as: Autism at Work, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN), The Neurodiversity Hub and the Neurodiversity in the Workplace Initiative.