DXC Dandelion Program

An award-winning program connecting neurodiverse people with meaningful employment, and helping workplaces fill IT skills gaps.

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DXC's 2024 Social Impact Practice Year in Review

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91% believe more should be done to support neurodivergent individuals

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Small acts can have big impacts.

Meet Venus, Luke and Lachlan - three of the 350 DXC Dandelion participants who received training and support for fulfilling jobs in IT. Venus, Luke and Lachlan celebrate the program’s decade of success by sharing their unique career stories.

10 small acts to support neurodivergent colleagues

Small acts can transform the lives of neurodivergent individuals, infuse purpose and give them a chance to thrive in a world that often overlooks their unique strengths and capabilities.

Conversation starters to help you help others

Support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace with our conversation starter guide. A small act that could have a big impact.

91% of Australians Believe Organisations Should Do More to Support Long-term Employment for Neurodivergent Individuals

DXC Technology unveils 10 small acts to improve sustainable employment and bridge the employment gap for neurodivergent individuals, based on a survey of 1,410 neurodivergent and neurotypical Australians.

About the program

Neurodivergent individuals, such as those on the autism spectrum, or who have dyslexia or ADHD, often have an extraordinary capacity for visual thinking, accuracy and attention to detail. These are invaluable skills in the IT industry, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity or data analytics.

Established in 2014, the DXC Dandelion Program embraces, supports and expands the skills of neurodivergent individuals to help them secure long-term, fulfilling IT careers.

As a result, DXC's customers and partners are given access to highly skilled team members with strong technical capability, to meet their IT needs. Backed by global research and designed in collaboration with neurodiverse people, the DXC Dandelion Program provides:

A unique selection and recruitment process
Work experience programs
Organisational change programs (including workplace awareness training)
Tailored employment programs
On-site holistic support frameworks

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Program benefits

92%

employment retention rate

30-40%

increase in the overall productivity of teams that participate in the program

75%

job satisfaction reported by neurodivergent people

After the program concludes, most participating workplaces offer permanent positions to DXC Dandelion participants

80%

of colleagues say the program doesn’t add any additional overhead work

Competitive advantage

Workplaces report experiencing a competitive advantage since developing a neurodivergent workforce

Technology partnerships

As a leading technology services company with a global ecosystem of technology alliance partners, neurodivergent individuals are provided with broad education pathways and career progression opportunities

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Teams established globally including in Australia, Europe and Asia. Learn about our growing DXC Dandelion Program in other regions

“Having worked with the DXC Dandelion team, we’ve successfully transitioned over 11 individuals to permanent employees, who have brought extraordinary skills and expertise to our organisation. We have found that the training tools we have in place for our employees to support neurodivergent individuals have created an empowering and constructive workplace environment, as well as a culture that allows them to thrive.”

Andrew Baird
ANZ Spectrum Program Manager, ANZ Bank

Program impact

IT skill gaps

organisations fill high-demand roles and gain highly intelligent, dedicated and innovative team members

Career pathways

neurodivergent individuals secure fulfilling long-term careers in supportive and inclusive workplaces

350+

employment opportunities created globally to date

$2.6M+

invested in research

600+

organisations accessing our open-sourced material

12+

neurodiversity hubs established with universities and research partners

“As someone who has always believed in the power of technology to transform lives, I was immediately drawn to the DXC Dandelion mission. I’ve had the privilege of mentoring ten neurodivergent team members seeking to enter the workplace as Software Testers at a federal department. I truly enjoyed working with them. They are not only the most talented and dedicated individuals I ever met, but they also enriched my life with their interests and curiosity. It’s inspiring to experience their growth firsthand and their progress in the workforce journey. I’m excited to see what the future holds for the DXC Dandelion Program.”

Johans Gueudinot
DXC Dandelion Program Technical Lead, Social Impact Practice - DXC Technology

DXC Dandelion Program achievements and recognition

2024 Autism Inclusion Company of the Year awarded by Disability In and SAP
2024 100% score for DXC on Disability In’s Disability Equality Index, global listing - Best Place to work for disability inclusion
2023 Finalist in the AIIA National iAwards - Diversity
2023 Winner of the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards, receiving a Silver for Best Learning Program that Supports and Promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
2021 Winner of the Australian Business Award for Community Contribution
2020 iTnews Benchmark Awards: Diversity Project of the Year for 2019
2019 NAB Supplier Awards: Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability
2019 ACS South Australian Young Professional of the Year
2019 ACS Digital Disruptors Awards: Young Professional of the Year – Gold Disruptor