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We recently posted a blog “The autistic worker – an untapped talent pool” written by Cath Everett, journalist and business blogger. In the article, she explains that IT companies are now focusing on targeted recruitment drives, to hire people with autism. There is a growing skills shortage in the IT sector and as a result companies are now looking at the talent pool available. The overall message of the article is a positive one, with employers actively looking to employ people with autism, however the language used throughout the article has been deemed offensive by some readers.

Targeted Recruitment Drives to Hire Autistic People  A number of IT companies are launching targeted recruitment drives to hire autistic people in a bid to plug the ever-widening technical skills gap. Software giant SAP is at the vanguard of such activity and, along with other experts, shares some of the lessons learned so far.

The new national Employers Disability Information service (EDI) designed to provide employers with an expert peer source of advice and information on employing staff with disabilities was launched today (2nd February). The ultimate aim is to promote increased employment of people with disabilities.

Richard Branson joins 22 leaders in sharing his experiences of dyslexia

Why create a workplace open to discussing mental health ? It makes good business sense to support employees who are struggling with mental health problems.