Sector guide
Tech and digital
Tech companies can offer remote work, flexible hours and roles built around deep focus, which suit many neurodivergent and disabled people. The hiring process is often the biggest barrier, with long tests and vague judgements about culture fit.
Roles that often work well
Junior developer, software tester, IT support technician, data annotator, content moderator, digital marketing assistant
Common barriers
- Long take-home tests and whiteboard interviews
- Vague judgements about culture fit
- Always-on chat and constant context switching
Quick adjustments
- Short, paid, realistic tasks instead of long tests
- Clear written specifications and tickets
- Agreed focus time without notifications
- Accessible tools and design systems
Extra steps in your plan
Use a short, realistic, paid task
Replace whiteboard puzzles and long unpaid tests with a small task like the real job, done in the candidate's own setup.
Interview and select · Essential · About 1 hour
Drop culture fit as a hiring criterion
Define the behaviours that matter, such as asking for help and sharing knowledge, and assess those instead.
Interview and select · Recommended · 15 min
Protect focus time
Agree notification-free hours and clear expectations for chat response times. It reduces burnout for the whole team.
Retain and grow · Recommended · 15 min
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This toolkit is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules on recruitment, adjustments and support schemes differ between countries, so check with your local employment service or an adviser.