A bit about Talking Minds

• Talking Minds specialises in providing neurodiversity awareness and support programs for organisations.

• Our services are tailored to meet the needs of companies seeking to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces.

• We help organisations foster an environment of inclusivity, empower employees, reduce discrimination risk, and support recruitment efforts 

The Client 

• The client is a renowned company in the transportation and technology sector with an annual revenue of 73.41m. 
• They have in excess of 500 employees over office bases in the UK, Ireland and the US.

How this Opportunity Originated

• Talking Minds was recommended by a previous client, one of the UK’s largest deep-sea ports.
• Our client reached out to us via LinkedIn, leading to a meeting with their Group People Director and HR Business Partner.

The Client’s Need

• The client identified their workplace lacked neurodiversity awareness and  mentioned a case that led to a grievance within the company. 
• Their primary concern was that they wanted to ensure that this didn’t happen again, reducing the risk of further grievances or lack of understanding from staff.  
• They voiced that their company is attracting a growing number of people with neurodiversities and they want to be in a good position to recruit and support their colleagues.

Steps Taken to Solve the Problem:

• Talking Minds conducted a Neurodiversity Awareness Masterclass, equipping employees with essential knowledge and support strategies.
• We facilitated open discussions, leading the client to explore the topic further in the weeks proceding the initial workshop.
• The client came back to us for further support and we customised a neurodiversity support package for their managers, which we delivered.
• Additionally, we developed a poster for office spaces and a toolkit workbook for ongoing support.

Results Achieved:

• Employees felt educated, supported, valued, and empowered.
• Contribution to increased employee retention.
• Reduced risk of discrimination within the workplace.
• Facilitated the recruitment process for new staff with a diverse talent pool.

Client’s Feedback:

• “Working with Talking Minds has allowed us to open up conversations about neurodiversity within our organisation.”
• “The reaction from our teams about the talk was so great that we’re in discussions with Laura about how we can work together again in the future.”
• “Highly recommend! Thank you for sharing knowledge about a topic that is not often discussed.”

This case study serves as a testament to Talking Minds’ ability to address neurodiversity challenges within organisations effectively, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment.