Being a tech company used to mean that the company was involved in either the development or the manufacturing of technology. But today, technology has become essential for every business looking to reduce manual labors, improve efficiency, and compete on a global scale. This means that technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data and analytics,...Read More
“Although working with this type of profile sometimes requires special supervision and greater precision in expressing our needs, it is an asset in the long term, as it also enables us to improve our communication with all our employees, who “dare” to express themselves less when some of our requests are confused...”Read More
The report ‘Embracing neurodiversity at work’, finds almost half of employees with autism don’t feel comfortable disclosing neurodiversity to employers TORONTO (March 30, 2022): According to a recent report by Deloitte Canada and auticon Canada, employers need to do more to understand neurodiversity, reduce barriers to employment for those with autism, and create thoughtful structural supports...Read More
While workplace accommodations like dimming the lights and wearing noise-canceling headphones are essential to autistic workers, it’s time to dive deeper into the conversation of workplace accommodations for autism.Read More
“Not all disabilities are visible” is the theme of International Day of People with Disabilities. This theme is very relevant for us as a company that specializes in hiring and training individuals on the autism spectrum because, for many, autism is an invisible disability.Read More
December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this day, which is celebrated worldwide, our consultant Laura talks about her autism. She shows that, contrary to popular belief, it is the situation that is actually disabling, not the autism itself. Explanations. Some words are easier to take on than others. “Autistic”, for...Read More
Many tech companies look for employees who fit the company culture. At auticon, we use a system called compassionate management tomake sure that our culture fits our employees by using a system called compassionate management. Read More