SEND it. Brains At Work
SEND it. Brains at Work is a podcast about neurodivergent minds navigating the professional workplace. Sharing honest conversations, practical strategies, and real stories that challenge how work is done.
SEND it. Brains At Work
Episode 10 Hiring Fairly: Rethinking Interviews, Adjustments & Inclusive Recruitment
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What does inclusive hiring actually look like in practice? In this episode, Steph and Claire unpack the barriers hidden inside modern recruitment, from exclusionary job ads and rushed interviews to the lack of meaningful adjustments for disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Grounded in UK guidance from ACAS and GOV.UK, they explore why traditional hiring processes often measure confidence over competence, and what employers can do differently to create fairer opportunities for everyone.
They discuss Disability Confident schemes, reasonable adjustments, alternative interview formats, and why inclusion isn’t about “special treatment”, it’s about removing barriers. Whether you’re hiring staff, applying for jobs, or simply curious about how recruitment could be more accessible, this conversation challenges the idea that current systems are truly fair.
Because talent isn’t the problem—access is