Colt Technology Services is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for neurodivergent colleagues, enhancing its culture and driving innovation.

Learn more about Colt's focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives through its Sustainability Report.

Inclusivity is at the heart of Colt's core values and the company has stepped up its focus on supporting its neurodivergent colleagues. With up to 30% of the population being considered to be neurodivergent, neurodiversity is a critical element of DE&I.

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Fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace

Neurodiversity is a critical element of Colt's DE&I, which is a key part of its ESG strategy to create an innovative, exceptional and inclusive workplace.

"ESG initiatives will only be truly successful if there is a sharp focus on DE&I as it lays the foundation for long-term sustainability," says Colt. "By embracing and investing in neurodiversity, we are enhancing inclusivity and diversity and enriching our culture. We know that neurodivergent individuals bring unique strengths and perspectives that drive innovation and problem-solving; they aren’t just positive additions to the workplace but a proven competitive advantage."

By providing appropriate adjustments and understanding for its neurodivergent colleagues, Colt is helping to improve well-being and retention, boost productivity, and create a more supportive work environment.

Forging an inclusive and supportive work environment

As highlighted in Colt's 2023 Sustainability Report, here are some measures Colt has implemented to increase neurodiversity awareness:

• Colt has published neurodiversity toolkits: One guide for all of Colt's employees who want to seek further information about neurodiversity and what support is available, and one guide for managers who want to know more about how to support their neurodivergent colleagues.
   
• Colt has trained its people and culture function on how to recruit and support neurodivergent employees and ensure a best practice approach to adjustments.
   
• The company has collaborated with Uptimize to host fireside chats, educating its people further on neurodiversity and fostering better understanding.
   
• Colt has added more items to its assistive technology catalogue that supports its neurodivergent colleagues, such as tools to help with reading, writing and focussing.
   
• The company is looking at how it can use AI tools to support those who are neurodivergent, such as Microsoft Copilot.
   
• Colt has consulted with its Workplace Services Team to improve accessibility in its offices, such as installing quiet zones.
   
• Colt is a part of the ChangeTheFace Alliance which aims to increase diversity and inclusion in the tech sector and took part in their neurodiversity research study alongside Nokia, Samsung and Vodafone.

Colt has made great progress with activities under its four DE&I pillars, yet the company knows that there is always more to do.

Moving forward, Colt continues to find ways to provide greater sensitivity to individual needs.

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