The benefits to organizations hiring autistic people with
technical skills are quite obvious. People with autism spectrum disorder
find it hard to get gainful employment. But when they are given a
chance, these people perform exceedingly well in their workplace. Rohan
Davison, a human resource (HR) manager in a leading pharmaceutical
company in New York, regularly hires special needs people. Rohan says
that employees with autism perform as well as other workers in his
company. In fact, in some cases, they perform better than the
non-autistic staff.
There are several instances where autistic people have helped to build a successful business. And such numbers are increasing in the US and Europe. At a car wash facility in Florida, candidates-many of whom never had any job before-have to pass a few tests to measure their practical skills. These include wiping the windows and vacuuming interiors. Patrick Rooney, who founded the car wash service with his son Thomas, says that autistic employees in his company provide top-class customer service. They are extremely hardworking, love their job and always have a smile on their face even in the most difficult situations. Even the oppressive Florida weather can't dampen their spirits. The autistic employees in his firm, Patrick says, are grateful to Thomas and his son Eric for having provided them the earning opportunity. Since employment opportunities for people with autism spectrum disorder are limited, these employees stick to Thomas at least thrice the times than non-autistic people. It helps employers save money on hiring and training.
There are other unforeseen benefits as well for companies that hire people with autism spectrum disorder. Jamie Edwinson, an HR consultant who advises companies on hiring special needs people, says that autistic people tend to think literally most of the times. Managers have to give clear and unambiguous instructions to such workers. That helps the non-autistic employees too.
Firms hiring autistic people can also reap reputational benefits. People conclude that these organizations are generous and caring. They will be more inclined to buy their goods or services or work for them. There's an undeniable publicity angle to these organizations. They earn people's goodwill.
Autistic employees are proving their mettle in various professions. The Israeli army hires autistic volunteers for interpreting complex satellite images. Many autistic people are technologically inclined. A leading multinational company based out of the US hires adults with autism spectrum disorder to update their database and pack products.
It seems companies are finally waking up to hire people with autism spectrum disorder.
There are several instances where autistic people have helped to build a successful business. And such numbers are increasing in the US and Europe. At a car wash facility in Florida, candidates-many of whom never had any job before-have to pass a few tests to measure their practical skills. These include wiping the windows and vacuuming interiors. Patrick Rooney, who founded the car wash service with his son Thomas, says that autistic employees in his company provide top-class customer service. They are extremely hardworking, love their job and always have a smile on their face even in the most difficult situations. Even the oppressive Florida weather can't dampen their spirits. The autistic employees in his firm, Patrick says, are grateful to Thomas and his son Eric for having provided them the earning opportunity. Since employment opportunities for people with autism spectrum disorder are limited, these employees stick to Thomas at least thrice the times than non-autistic people. It helps employers save money on hiring and training.
There are other unforeseen benefits as well for companies that hire people with autism spectrum disorder. Jamie Edwinson, an HR consultant who advises companies on hiring special needs people, says that autistic people tend to think literally most of the times. Managers have to give clear and unambiguous instructions to such workers. That helps the non-autistic employees too.
Firms hiring autistic people can also reap reputational benefits. People conclude that these organizations are generous and caring. They will be more inclined to buy their goods or services or work for them. There's an undeniable publicity angle to these organizations. They earn people's goodwill.
Autistic employees are proving their mettle in various professions. The Israeli army hires autistic volunteers for interpreting complex satellite images. Many autistic people are technologically inclined. A leading multinational company based out of the US hires adults with autism spectrum disorder to update their database and pack products.
It seems companies are finally waking up to hire people with autism spectrum disorder.
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