More Companies See 'Neurodiverse' Job Candidates As Untapped Talent Pool
For many young people, a job search is fraught with anxiety. But for job candidates with neurological differences like autism or dyslexia, it can be impossible.
For many young people, a job search is fraught with anxiety — what to wear, what to say. But for candidates with neurological differences like autism, dyslexia or obsessive-compulsive disorder, difficulties like making eye contact, fidgeting or an unusual speech pattern can make the task even more challenging.
Now, an increasing number of companies are reaching out to include “neurodiverse” candidates who they say can offer unique talents.
Among them is Microsoft, which through its is trying to address an under- and unemployment rate for people with autism of about 80 percent, says, who leads inclusive hiring and accessibility at the company.
