As an autistic-majority global company, auticon succeeds as a result of its neurodiversity. Most of our team members are hired out of 2 years of unemployment and the value that a career adds to their life is significant. Despite this, estimates …
Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?
In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …
It is estimated that about one in eight people in the world are neurodiverse. While the term encompasses anyone who thinks differently than those in the mainstream, it typically describes individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADD or …
Companies institute diversity programs to make their workplaces more welcoming to employees from marginalized backgrounds.
Or at least this is the idea.
According to a recent report from BTS consultants Jacobs, Quartarone, and Hemingway, some diversity initiatives don’t actually promote …
By Katie Hurley, LCSW
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a brain based disorder that affects children, but the latest statistics show a lifetime prevalence of 8.3% for the disorder.¹ In fact, although the average age …
I learned the art of instant personality change early in my career. As a bookstore manager in my early 20s, I would morph from a quiet loner-with-a-book into an outgoing, social person-in-charge each time I walked through the glass doors …
By Kate Birch
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
9 mins
As leaders realise workforce diversity is good for business, and the war for talent intensifies, we acknowledge the companies with neurodivergent hiring.
More and more companies are waking up to the realisation …
Many companies, from large corporations to small businesses, have developed successful neurodiversity hiring initiatives that are helping to improve their bottom lines and increase the employment rates of people with disabilities. Employers often form partnerships with nonprofit organizations, disability-focused groups, …
Illustration by Marian Blair
Great news for anyone whose work experience is affected by ADHD: you’re not alone! Even better, there are ways to deal with the challenges it can create, and it may even give you a few office …
As a result of his family being impacted by autism, Layne Kertamus started Asperian Nation to provide consulting to companies on the business benefits of becoming neurodiverse workplaces. His neurodiverse business strategies bring a unique perspective to courageous organizations that …
