Neuroinclusion: How do we get our people to bring their best self to work

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 10 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast

In this episode, Employment Solicitor Leah Waller is joined by Jen Smith, owner and founder of The Curious Mentor, to explore how businesses can foster truly neuroinclusive workplaces and environments where everyone can bring their best self to work.

Jen and her team at The Curious Mentor provide coaching, mentoring, accessibility workplace assessments, psychometric analysis, team building, accessibility audits, and training — all aimed at helping organisations become more inclusive, accessible, and effective.

As a disabled and neurodiverse woman, Jen brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation. She’s also involved in The Lilac Review, a government-backed initiative focused on improving opportunities for disabled and neurodiverse people in entrepreneurship and employment.

Together, Leah and Jen explore the topic of neuroinclusion and discuss how employers can ensure their people are supported to bring their best selves to work.

They cover:

• The rise in employment tribunal cases involving neurodiversity and what this means for employers.
• Why increased awareness and identification are influencing how neurodiversity is understood in the workplace.
• The limitations of a “one adjustment fits all” approach and why personalisation matters.
• Practical steps and quick wins employers can take to create more inclusive, supportive environments.
• The importance of the human element, having open, honest conversations to understand individual needs.
• The importance of proactively offering adjustments rather than waiting for employees to ask for help.

Tune in to gain insight into how neuroinclusive practices can benefit both individuals and organisations, fostering more engaged, productive, and empowered teams.