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‘You are getting fired’: After a 10-minute bathroom break, coworker returns with chilling warning for ABA therapist, but manager’s version leaves internet scratching its headA Reddit user was left anxious after a coworker returned from a 10-minute bathroom break and casually warned them, “You are getting fired,”...
Boss fires employee with 'autism'; one week later comes running to him for help. 'The nerve of some people'A Reddit user shared that he was terminated from his job after disclosing that he has autism, following several write-ups and a performance...
Meijer sparks outrage with arrest of autistic worker in food theft caseMeijer is facing widespread public backlash after police arrested 19-year-old deli worker James Denison, who has autism, for allegedly taki...
IAN alert in Kentucky triggers panic after missing 5-year-old child found dead. What it means?Cub run ky: Kentucky issued an IAN Alert for 5-year-old Silas Chearer, who had autism and went missing from his Cub Run home. Tragically, h...
How a(i) typical day at work affects neurodiverse talentNeurodiversity hiring faces challenges as AI and automation replace repetitive tasks often suited for neurodiverse individuals. While some ...
Mental health platform Lissun raises $2.5 million led by RPSG Capital VenturesThe funds will be used for expanding its network of centres, enhancing technological infrastructure and broadening its range of service off...
Companies worldwide are benefiting from embracing neurodiversity. Indian offices must followNeurodiversity is a popular term describing the fact that there are many variations of human functionality, and each variation needs to be ...
India Inc embracing neurodiversity at workplaceCorporate India promotes neurodiversity by hiring individuals with autism, dyslexia and ADHD. Companies like SAP, EY, Publicis Sapient, Acc...
There is bias in healthcare, insurance coverage for underrepresented groups: Plum60% of the platform's customers have opted for new-age insurance coverage, demonstrating a growing demand for comprehensive healthcare.
India Inc supports employees with special needs childrenThey are offering support in the form of medical coverage, resource groups, caregiving leave, access to learning materials, and employee as...
India Inc opens its doors to neurodiverse employeesCompanies in India like Accenture, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Nagarro, and Lemon Tree Hotels are expanding diversity and inclusion programs to...
World Autism Awareness Day: Neurodiversity at workplaceEvery year on April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated. The main goal of celebrating this is to assist people who suffer from au...
We are ramping up our focus on product accessibility, and hiring more people with disabilities: Ted Drake, IntuitDrake says the company is not just focused on the hiring of disabled employees but also on making sure that when someone comes in, they hav...
Enable all abilities at work: Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act to be implemented by JuneThe guidelines give company HR teams the tools to understand whether their workplace is truly inclusive, and whether they are addressing al...
Intent not enough, India Inc needs to tackle mental barriers & forget RoI to make inclusive workplaces a realityDiversity, equity & inclusion cannot depend on the largesse and generosity of individual managers and leaders alone.
MNCs embrace autistic people to improve diversityJPMorgan has hired people with autism in roles for application and software development, quality analysis and business analysis, playing to...
Corporates' approach towards differently-abled is changingEven as the government kick-starts programme to make buildings, transport and websites accessible, Corporate India is trying to make workpl...
Firms like Jubilant FoodWorks, IBM, EY taking initiatives to train differently-abled staff for managerial rolesToday, making the workplace inclusive for those who are differently-abled means going beyond token initiatives like wheelchair access and B...
Find value in people with disabilitiesTraditional hiring often looks at the role and then tries to match the capability of the individual to do the role. Competency matches reve...
- 'IBM Five in Five': Mind reading, biometric passwords could soon be a reality
IBM unveiled its sixth annual 'IBM Five in Five', a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and pla...