🧩“Employers urged to implement tools to help autistic people find and stay in work”🧩
– UK Government
Did you know that a new review has been launched by the UK government to boost the employment prospects of autistic people? The review aims to spread opportunity, narrow employment gaps, and grow the UK economy. The review will focus on supporting employers to recruit and retain autistic people and harvest the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce🧩
What is the current issue? 🧠🌈♾
Currently, employment opportunities for autistic people in the UK are limited, with fewer than three in ten in work. However, autism research and campaigning charity, Autistica, said they want to see this employment rate doubled by 2030, and it is hoped that the review will aid in achieving this goal 🧩
The review will help organisations and autistic people by… 🧠🌈♾
🧩Introducing joint working between UK government and employers, to help secure work for autistic people to reach their potential.
🧩Asking businesses, organisations, support groups and autistic people to identify the barriers faced by them in securing and retaining work and progressing with their careers.
🧩Initiating measures to effectively prepare autistic people for entering the workplace and creating an environment where they can thrive.
🧩Evaluating the current support available for autistic people already in work and developing these to reduce stigma and improve the productivity of autistic employees.
🧩Developing solutions that will be feasible for private and public sector organisations to deliver .
📞 Contact Team Turnstone for advice on how you can foster a neurodiverse workforce, or for assistance with developing anti-discrimination or equal opportunities policies for your workplace!
