Tag: neurodiverse talent

Hiring in a Neurodiverse World: Autism and the Science of Game-Based Assessments

By Dr. Colin Willis, HireVue Jun 7, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 7, 2023

Thirty-five percent of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed. Over 1 million people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next decade, most of whom will be searching for work. Hiring processes consistently overlook autistic candidates, favoring neurotypical candidates […]

Neurodiversity Is an Untapped Pool of Immense Potential

By Anu Mandapati, Vice President of Inclusion at Talking Talent Sep 22, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Oct 4, 2021

Neurodiverse individuals have perspectives, skills, and talents that can provide organizations with a competitive edge. Hiring and supporting neurodiverse employees creates a more equitable, inclusive, productive, and innovative workplace. What Exactly Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the range of differences in brain function and behavioral traits. Neurocognitive variation and differences can include individuals with autism, attention […]