Inclusive Change Blog

Explore our core insights on building inclusive workplaces, embracing neurodiversity, and creating environments where every individual can thrive. We delve into actionable strategies and modern thought leadership that drive genuine organizational change and foster deeply connected teams.

Key Topics

Neurodiversity at Work
Strategies for inclusive communication and systemic support.

Leadership & Culture
Equipping modern leaders to drive genuine organizational change.

Policy Design
Crafting equitable policies that reflect diverse workforce needs.

Inclusive Hiring Practices
Rethinking recruitment to attract and retain marginalized talent.

How Long Is Too Long to Agree a Reasonable Adjustment?

by: Lucy SmithPublished on: 01/10/2026

How long should it take to agree a reasonable adjustment? Explore why good decisions may take time, what managers should consider and why progress matters more than an immediate yes or no.

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What If We Stopped Adding More and Made Work Easier?

by: Lucy SmithPublished on: 25/09/2026

Lucy reflects on whether we’re making work harder than it needs to be, exploring capacity, workplace change, neurodiversity and why sometimes the best solution isn’t adding more, but making things easier.

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Why ADHD at Work is Everyone’s Business: What the “Keep Britain Working” review and ADHD Taskforce report mean for you

by: Lucy Smith Published on: 09/11/2025

Explore what the Keep Britain Working review and ADHD Taskforce Report mean for UK employers and how to create inclusive, neurodiversity-confident workplaces.

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Technology, Empathy Mapping, and Profiling Tools: Designing Change That Works for Every Brain

by: Lucy Smith Published on: 05/09/2025

Explore how technology, empathy mapping, and profiling tools can support neurodivergent employees during organisational change. Learn inclusive strategies that help every brain thrive during transformation.

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Check out some of Lucy's other features

Lucy Smith is the founder of Inclusive Change, she has been talking about neurodiversity for almost a decade now. Find out about why she set up Inclusive Change and what drives her to continue to want to see change in the workplace.

A Journey of Neurodiversity Advocacy and Change

Read Lucy's interview with Golden Valley, where she explains some of the life events that led her to becoming a full time advocate for neurodivergent and disabled people in the workplace.

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