Workplace needs assessment

At Divergent Consulting we offer comprehensive Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments to help you support your neurodivergent employees.

Under the Equality Act, employers have a legal duty to ensure that neurodivergent employees are not disadvantaged at work. Whether or not someone formally discloses their neurodivergence, organisations are expected to take reasonable steps to provide an inclusive and accessible working environment. When an employee does disclose, it simply removes any uncertainty - making it clear that support and reasonable adjustments should be considered to help them thrive.

Neurodiversity
Needs assessment

Statistically, 1 in 5 of us are neurodivergent but every neurodivergent person has unique needs, so a workplace needs assessment is a vital step to identify and implement the right physical, social and sensory accommodations to help them succeed in their role.

Once the right accommodations are in please, your business can benefit from:

Increased productivity
Increased job satisfaction
Fewer absences

When employees struggle, it’s rarely because they’re not capable, it’s because something in their environment isn’t working for them. Workplace Needs Assessments take the guesswork out of support, helping businesses make smart, meaningful adjustments that unlock potential.

Targeted support for your employees

Our Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments target the individual to help your company meet their needs.

Our tailored 60 to 90-minute online consultation, facilitated by one of our experienced psychologists, delves into the unique strengths and challenges of your employees.

Because our psychologists are also experienced coaches, they bring a unique approach - combining clinical expertise with practical workplace support.

Unlike standard assessors, they don’t just identify challenges; they facilitate conversations that gently surface insights, helping employees untangle complex thoughts, recognise their own strengths, and make sense of the adjustments that would support them best. This means deeper understanding, more meaningful recommendations, and support that truly makes a difference.

A full report, with recommendations of how best to support your staff member's needs will be provided on completion of the assessment.

How does it work?

Staff member discloses they are neurodivergent

HR need to support their staff member (Equality Act 2010)

They consult a neurodiversity expert (like us!) to work out what to do next.

Staff member has an assessment with one of our Workplace Needs Assessors

Company receives a report with recommendations for reasonable accommodations.

Accommodations are put into place.

Individual is happier, more focussed and more productive.

Why Divergent Consulting

At Divergent Consulting, we don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to workplace adjustments. Every neurodivergent employee has unique strengths and challenges, and a Workplace Needs Assessment should reflect that.

Our assessments are not just about compliance, they’re about making meaningful changes that work for both employees and businesses.

What sets us apart?

Specialist expertise – All our assessments are carried out by experienced assessors who are phycologists and ICF accredited coaches. These highly trained coaches are able to work with individuals to understand their strengths and weaknesses in a bespoke way, beyond that of a standard assessor.

Tailored, actionable solutions – We go beyond generic adjustments, providing clear, targeted recommendations that are specific to the individual and the workplace. It’s not just about what’s possible, it’s about what actually makes a difference.

A holistic approach – Support doesn’t stop at the assessment. We focus on long-term impact, helping businesses create environments where neurodivergent employees don’t just get by, they thrive.

When adjustments are done well, everyone benefits; staff feel supported, businesses see the impact, and workplaces become genuinely inclusive. If you're looking for a practical, people-focused approach to Workplace Needs Assessments, we’d love to help.

Get in touch today to book your Workplace Needs Assessment.

FAqs

Do we have to provide Workplace Needs Assessments?

No, there’s no legal requirement to carry out a Workplace Needs Assessment. However, under the Equality Act 2010, employers must ensure they are not discriminating against neurodivergent or disabled employees. When an employee discloses their neurodivergence, it makes their needs clear, meaning employers must take reasonable steps to support them.

Needs Assessments are a great way to take the guesswork out of this process, providing tailored recommendations that ensure compliance and, more importantly, real workplace inclusion.

What happens during a Workplace Needs Assessment?

A Workplace Needs Assessment is a structured but informal conversation designed to understand what an employee needs to work at their best.

Led by a specialist in neurodiversity and workplace inclusion, the assessment explores challenges, strengths, and practical solutions. Following the session, you’ll receive a detailed report with tailored recommendations to help put the right support in place.

What kind of adjustments might be recommended?

Every assessment is tailored to the individual, so recommendations vary depending on the role, environment, and specific challenges.

Adjustments can include things like assistive technology, flexible working arrangements, sensory-friendly modifications, clearer communication strategies, or coaching to help with confidence, productivity, and navigating workplace challenges. The goal is to put in place meaningful, practical support that works for both the employee and the organisation.