Practical guidance for hiring and supporting neurodivergent talent

Bank of Ireland has launched its ‘Neuroinclusion Toolkit’ to help employers build inclusive workplaces

Launching Bank of Ireland’s Neuroinclusion Employer Toolkit: Helen MacNamara, head of cyber engagement, Bank of Ireland; Claire Murray, head of inclusion and diversity, Bank of Ireland; Joanne Healy, head of employee relations, Bank of Ireland; and Aoife Ogden, cybersecurity awareness specialist. Picture: Naoise Culhane

For a long time, neurodivergence in the workplace was a subject people tiptoed around or ignored entirely. But the conversation is shifting, slowly but surely. Awareness of neurodivergence – ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more – is increasing, research is deepening, and adult diagnoses are on the rise. A better understanding of the breadth of human cognitive function can only be a good thing, and employers who welcome and accommodate differences only stand to gain. Taking practical steps towards fostering an inclusive workplace is a win for all – but it’s not always obvious where to start.

That’s why, in October 2025, Bank of Ireland launched a free Neuroinclusion Employer Toolkit, developed in partnership with auticon – a global social enterprise specialising in neuroinclusion services. The toolkit is available to any organisation in Ireland, of any size, at no cost.