The Hg Foundation, a grant-giving charity focused on improving tech education and skills, is pleased to launch a new $1.1 million partnership with Specialisterne to support unemployed neurodivergent adults to train for and secure jobs in Tech by expanding Specialisterne’s successful Academy program into the US market.
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Intersectionality: Understanding the Complexity of Human Identities
Intersectionality helps us better understand the complexity of human identities, highlighting the importance of recognizing and respecting diversity in all its forms.
Video: Building Neurodiverse Workplaces
Jonathan Zicherman, a Canadian neurodivergent worker, provides valuable tips for how businesses can help neurodivergent employees thrive in the workplace.
BenefitsCanada.com: How Employers Can Support Neurodiverse Employees
With a significant portion of employees identifying as neurodiverse, organizations that aren’t tapping into this talent pool could struggle to remain competitive.
The Pride of Being Who I Am
Our colleagues from Specialisterne Italy and Spain, Fabrizio Acanfora and Montse Bizarro, share some personal reflections on the importance of Autistic Pride Day.
Video: Specialisterne Ireland – I Can Make a Difference to a Business
As Kevin describes, Specialisterne offers ongoing support to any candidate placed within their partner companies. This involves regular online check-ins with both the employee and manager where we can provide guidance and support to both parties.
Opportunity Knocks: Hiring Neurodiverse Candidates Can Be a Win-Win For Employers and Jobseekers Alike
Making hiring processes more suitable for neurodiverse candidates takes a ton of work. There’s also a cost associated with doing it correctly. But in the end, organizations can end up generating social impact, fostering a more inclusive workplace, and – more than anything else – employing a talented, productive, and loyal employee.
Video: Celebrating 20 years of Neurodiversity. 20 years!
Specialisterne celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Press Release: Specialisterne Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Specialisterne celebrates its 20th anniversary. Born in 2004 in Denmark, Specialisterne is considered a pioneer and leader of a worldwide social movement to include autistic and neurodivergent people in the labor market.