Dorna Hafezi, CEO of Auticon France, shares incredible insights in regards to employment of adults on the autism spectrum. Auticon employs around 600 people in 15 countries across 3 contintents and it’s the largest autistic-majority company in the world. Around 80% of Auticon’s employees are adults on the autism spectrum. These talented individuals work as tech consultants who are integrated into clients’ organizations.
Dorna emphasizes that a staggering 70% of people on the spectrum are either unemployed or underemployed, a figure that rises to 90% in France. Given that 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, she emphasizes that managers who lack training in managing neurodivergent talent cannot effectively manage almost a quarter of their teams.
Tune into the episode to gain insights on collaborating with neurodivergent professionals, crucial management practices, and building equitable career development opportunities for all.
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