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Why Is Inclusive Hiring Important?
For any company to grow and develop, it’s important to have the best quality employees in position. However, it’s also important to have a good variety of workers to [...]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Webinar
Hosted by CoreNet, this webinar features the key points of Neurodiversity in the workplace and features our very own Carol Simpson (skip to 16:19).
Top 5 tips for a successful holiday
Holidays are a stressful time of year for everyone, not just autistic people. From the planning, financing and managing of expectations, there can be a lot of sources of anxiety [...]
The Reality of Finding a Job on the Autism Spectrum
Recent workforce studies have shown that while there are approximately 50,000 adults on the autism spectrum in British Columbia, under 20% are in employment that makes use of their skills [...]
The key role of Autism in the Workforce
While it’s estimated that over 40,000 adults in British Columbia have autism and either out of employment or underemployed for their skills and talents, not many businesses have realized this [...]
5 easy ways to create an autism-friendly work environment
Hiring an individual on the autism spectrum will bring so many positive benefits to your organization. For the individual themselves, your job offer will provide a sense of independence and [...]
3 ways to make your hiring process more inclusive
It’s a sad truth that 80% of British Columbia’s population who have autism are either unemployed or in work that doesn’t make use of their unique skills and talents. Many [...]
Managing an Employee with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism
Autistic individuals in the job market experience discriminating barriers that challenge their ability to attain and retain employment. The belief is that social situations, self-starting, and organization are challenges [...]
Hidden gems – How people on the autism spectrum make valuable contributions at work
The overall hiring goal of any organization has to be to find the best qualified and most suitable candidate for the open position. However, many businesses are shooting themselves in [...]
The ultimate win-win scenario: employing a person on the autism spectrum
Finding the right employee is always hard, no matter what field you’re in or the position you’re trying to fill. You need to find someone with the right personality fit [...]
Facts and Helpful Tips – Autism in the Workplace
The skills and abilities of those on the Autism Spectrum vary as widely as those without ASD. Best-suited roles for any person on the spectrum depend on the individual’s [...]
Autism-friendly Hiring and Retention Practices
Selection: In the job posting, avoid qualifications that are not essential to the job Waive previous job experience and education requirements in Replace interview with informal meeting and skills [...]
Neurodiversity Consulting
During these past few years, Focus has provided IT services to the business community whereby our consultants are on the autism spectrum (ASD). We summarize our success in two statements: [...]
IT Placement Services
We have made some changes here at Focus Professional Services Inc. based on your feedback and talent acquisition needs. We are pleased to announce that we have added a placement [...]
Neurodiverse Practices – How to Retain Employees with Autism
How to Retain Employees with Autism Once you have made the investment to hire an employee with autism and actively support them through the probationary period, it makes [...]
Neurodiverse Practices – How to Onboard Employees with Autism
Onboarding Practices for Employees with Autism You’ve taken the first step and hired a person with autism. Congratulations! Your next challenge is to ensure that the transition into [...]
Neurodiverse Practices – How to Hire People with Autism
How to Hire People with Autism Companies that hire people with autism have found them to be some of the most creative, thorough, and reliable employees they have. [...]
Unconscious Biases – Career Progression for People on the Autism Spectrum
Unconscious Biases Career progression for people on the autism spectrum In a neurotypical world, career progression is about gaining skills, experience and responsibility, earning more money, and climbing [...]
Unconscious Biases – Work Assignments for People on the Autism Spectrum
Unconscious Biases Work assignments for people on the autism spectrum Most people on the spectrum who manage to find a job – which is a challenge in itself [...]
Unconscious Biases – Workplace Suitability for People with Autism
Unconscious Biases Workplace suitability for people on the autism spectrum At Focus Professional Services, 70% of our employees are on the autism spectrum. We are financially viable and [...]
Why Neurodiversify – Impact on Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Why Neurodiversify? Impact on People with Autism Many people with autism survive on disability pensions, in poverty, with very few options. The very nature of their autism makes [...]
Why Neurodiversify – Impact on Corporate Culture and Productivity
Why Neurodiversify? Impact on Corporate Culture and Productivity The two biggest concerns employers have when hiring people with autism are: Will they fit in and will they be [...]
Why Neurodiversify – Impact on Economy & Organization
Why Neurodiversify? Impact on Economy and Business To understand why it makes sense for organizations to neurodiversify, let’s consider the facts. There’s no denying the fact that talent [...]