Stannum Core Solutions Introduces Signature Spectrum Certified® Process

Stannum Core Solutions presents its signature 6-Step Spectrum Certified® Process, now offering certification for employers committed to integrating neurodiverse talent into their workforce. This certification enables businesses to highlight their achievements in inclusive hiring and embed structured, efficiency-driven methodologies into their operations. The company is proud to share that it has already onboarded its first Spectrum Certified® employer—a step toward fulfilling its mission of reshaping how businesses approach neurodiverse workforce integration. 

Founder Ben Schatzel spearheaded this move. Schatzel has spent nearly a decade bridging the gap between job seekers and those seeking meaningful employment. He started his career in behavioral therapy, working with neurodivergent individuals, from young children to young adults. His work involved helping them address challenges in communication, social skills, and sensory processing. 

Schatzel noticed a troubling trend over time. Many of his clients received structured support in school and therapy settings. However, those resources disappeared once they aged out of the public education system. This phenomenon, called the “service cliff,” left many neurodivergent individuals struggling to transition into the workplace. 

“Even if they have valuable skills, they have limited opportunities. Employers lack awareness, and their hiring processes weren’t designed with the needs of neurodivergent individuals in mind,” Schatzel supplies. This realization motivated him to shift his focus from therapy to workforce development. He wanted businesses to implement structured strategies that would support neurodivergent hires and, at the same time, streamline operations for all employees.  

This vision birthed Stannum Core Solutions. The company aims to help employers rethink hiring processes and build inclusive, process-driven workforce strategies. It specializes in helping employers hire, train, and retain neurodivergent talent through customized job preparation, management coaching, and long-term employee success planning. 

This specialization is integrated into its signature 6-Step Spectrum Certified® Process, a structured, data-driven system that ensures employers can support neurodivergent talent while improving overall workplace efficiency. It follows six key steps that begin with a Job Analysis Deep Dive. Stannum Core Solutions works with employers to examine every aspect of a role through an “autistic lens,” which entails identifying areas where structure can be improved, reducing ambiguity in job expectations, and ensuring workflows are optimized. 

The next step is implementing Universal Standard Work & Spectrum Certified® Support. It involves developing clear job descriptions, standard operating procedures, daily schedules, and workplace behavior guidelines. Businesses can create a more predictable and supportive work environment for neurodivergent employees by providing these resources in a structured, accessible format. 

Stannum Core Solutions then delivers Autism 101 training for employers and staff. This step ensures that managers and coworkers understand aspects of neurodivergence, including communication styles, social interaction differences, sensory processing considerations, and effective management techniques.  

The fourth step involves Candidate Tours & Skills Demonstrations. Traditional interviews usually present barriers for neurodivergent job seekers. Candidates are encouraged to showcase their abilities in a real work setting to avoid such obstacles. What’s the advantage of this approach? Hiring decisions are based on skills and competencies, not only verbal or social performance. 

Stannum Core Solutions provides Boots-on-the-Ground Coaching once a candidate is selected. Managers receive hands-on support during this phase so they can confidently guide their new hires. This promotes smooth knowledge transfer, proactive problem-solving, and real-time coaching.  

The final step is the 90-Day Employee Success Plan. The company tracks productivity, attendance, and overall integration through structured surveys and performance benchmarks. The new hire and their manager are then aligned, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they become obstacles. 

Schatzel emphasizes that the Spectrum Certified® Process is a business optimization strategy founded on lean methodology, continuous improvement, and efficiency. “We don’t view neurodivergent hiring as an act of corporate social responsibility,” he states. “We approach it as a way to create stronger, more structured workplaces that benefit all employees.”

Founder Ben Schatzel spearheaded this move. Schatzel has spent nearly a decade bridging the gap between job seekers and those seeking meaningful employment. He started his career in behavioral therapy, working with neurodivergent individuals, from young children to young adults. His work involved helping them address challenges in communication, social skills, and sensory processing. 

Schatzel noticed a troubling trend over time. Many of his clients received structured support in school and therapy settings. However, those resources disappeared once they aged out of the public education system. This phenomenon, called the “service cliff,” left many neurodivergent individuals struggling to transition into the workplace. 

“Even if they have valuable skills, they have limited opportunities. Employers lack awareness, and their hiring processes weren’t designed with the needs of neurodivergent individuals in mind,” Schatzel supplies. This realization motivated him to shift his focus from therapy to workforce development. He wanted businesses to implement structured strategies that would support neurodivergent hires and, at the same time, streamline operations for all employees.  

This vision birthed Stannum Core Solutions. The company aims to help employers rethink hiring processes and build inclusive, process-driven workforce strategies. It specializes in helping employers hire, train, and retain neurodivergent talent through customized job preparation, management coaching, and long-term employee success planning. 

This specialization is integrated into its signature 6-Step Spectrum Certified® Process, a structured, data-driven system that ensures employers can support neurodivergent talent while improving overall workplace efficiency. It follows six key steps that begin with a Job Analysis Deep Dive. Stannum Core Solutions works with employers to examine every aspect of a role through an “autistic lens,” which entails identifying areas where structure can be improved, reducing ambiguity in job expectations, and ensuring workflows are optimized. 

The next step is implementing Universal Standard Work & Spectrum Certified® Support. It involves developing clear job descriptions, standard operating procedures, daily schedules, and workplace behavior guidelines. Businesses can create a more predictable and supportive work environment for neurodivergent employees by providing these resources in a structured, accessible format. 

Stannum Core Solutions then delivers Autism 101 training for employers and staff. This step ensures that managers and coworkers understand aspects of neurodivergence, including communication styles, social interaction differences, sensory processing considerations, and effective management techniques.  

The fourth step involves Candidate Tours & Skills Demonstrations. Traditional interviews usually present barriers for neurodivergent job seekers. Candidates are encouraged to showcase their abilities in a real work setting to avoid such obstacles. What’s the advantage of this approach? Hiring decisions are based on skills and competencies, not only verbal or social performance. 

Stannum Core Solutions provides Boots-on-the-Ground Coaching once a candidate is selected. Managers receive hands-on support during this phase so they can confidently guide their new hires. This promotes smooth knowledge transfer, proactive problem-solving, and real-time coaching.  

The final step is the 90-Day Employee Success Plan. The company tracks productivity, attendance, and overall integration through structured surveys and performance benchmarks. The new hire and their manager are then aligned, ensuring that challenges are addressed before they become obstacles. 

Schatzel emphasizes that the Spectrum Certified® Process is a business optimization strategy founded on lean methodology, continuous improvement, and efficiency. “We don’t view neurodivergent hiring as an act of corporate social responsibility,” he states. “We approach it as a way to create stronger, more structured workplaces that benefit all employees.” 

The challenges that Stannum Core Solutions aims to solve aren’t hypothetical. Only 37% of neurodivergent individuals among the working-age population are employed, although they possess skills that could benefit businesses. Looking at the employer side, it’s worth noting that businesses face talent shortages in industries such as manufacturing and technology. It’s worth noting that this struggle to hire and maintain employees is far more than a simple staffing problem, it's a financial problem. “Some of the world's largest employers from tech giants to financial powerhouses have implemented neurodiverse hiring programs, and the benefits are extraordinary,” It has been reported that those who implement such programs have seen a retention rate of over 90%. 

The launch of the Spectrum Certified® Employer Certification allows Stannum  Core Solutions to fulfill its mission of creating a ripple effect that extends beyond a single workplace. It intends to set new industry standards for inclusion and efficiency as certified businesses adopt and refine these methodologies. Schatzel states: “Our goal isn’t just to educate job seekers. We want to support employers so they can create long-term, scalable solutions for an inclusive workforce.”  

*This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If you are seeking medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider.