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The Daily Digest: Autism, Inclusivity and the Workplace

Michael Carley, Author and Consultant

04-Jan-19 14:35

The Daily Digest: Autism, Inclusivity and the Workplace

A technology firm in Santa Monica, California, hires only employees on the autism spectrum. We explore why autism can help rather than hinder in the workplace and how employers can be more inclusive towards people with different abilities.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Juliet Jacobs and Tee Shiao Eek


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