How to successfully hire someone with autism

Autistic people can bring unique innovation and problem-solving skills to the workplace, as long as businesses enable them to thrive

According to a study of future skills by the World Economic Forum, analytical thinking, innovation and problem solving top the list of skills needed for the future. These are all skills exhibited by autistic people, so it’s no surprise that many employers are seeking to boost their neurodiversity credentials in a bid to broaden their talent pool.

However, with just one in five autistic people currently in employment, traditional recruitment processes are still discriminating against those on the autism spectrum, which now equates to one in every 100 people in the UK.

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