“I’m not neurodivergent, does learning about neurodivergence at work still apply to me?” If you lead people, the answer is yes. Australia’s workplaces are under increasing pressure to ensure they are psychologically safe for every employee, including neurodivergent talent. Under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) frameworks, employers have a clear duty to identify and...Read More

auticon Australia today announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together senior leaders from technology, financial services, manufacturing, communications, management consulting, HR and organisational development. The Board will guide auticon’s mission to expand meaningful employment for autistic Australians and help industry address critical digital capability gaps. The announcement coincides with World Autism Understanding...Read More

Neurodiversity cuts across all forms of diversity. It has an impact on how any workplace fosters inclusion, innovation, and productivity. While traditional diversity strategies often focus on gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background, neurodiversity intersects with all these categories, making it an essential component of any truly inclusive workplace. In fact, it has been estimated that...Read More

auticon’s Neurodiversity at Work Report 2024 auticon’s Impact Report 2024, features a deeper look at neuroinclusion in practice – highlighting the neuroinclusion strategy that the Bank of Ireland has developed and implemented, in partnership with auticon. Launched in March 2024, the strategy is designed to create a thriving workplace for neurodivergent colleagues while reinforcing the power of diverse thinking in...Read More

auticon, a global expert in the inclusion of autistic professionals, has released its 2024 Impact Report, reaffirming its commitment to building workplaces where neurodivergent individuals thrive. Drawing on years of expertise in supporting autistic talent, auticon is driving inclusion for all neurodivergent professionals, ensuring that workplaces benefit from the full spectrum of diverse thinking. Read More

This first of its kind research explores the creative contribution of autistic employees and the optimal work environment that will enhance that creativity. The research program will consist of interviews with auticon technologists to unlock the secrets of greater workplace creativity. At auticon, creativity is a key element that assists the organisation in delivering innovation...Read More

Data integrity and reliability underpin any business’s ability to make critical business decisions. The larger the business, generally means more data and when volumes are high, looking for irregularities can be like trying to spot a needle in a haystack.Read More

Earlier this month the Department of Social Services finally released its National Autism Strategy. The strategy strongly resembles the Canadian National Autism Strategy and is a good symbolic first step in the right direction for the employment of autistic people but offers very little for employers or workplace support. The strategy outlines key outcome areas...Read More

From 1st January 2025, @Luke Williams OBE has taken over as Group CEO at auticon.  Luke takes over the reins from @Kurt Schöffer, who joined auticon after becoming one of our first impact investors in 2013. Kurt has been instrumental to the success of auticon, positioning the organisation as a trailblazer in the acceptance of...Read More

Sixteen students from the Riverview Inclusion Program travelled out to Sydney Motorsport Park last week to meet and be inspired by autistic race car driver Ben Taylor. The Riverview Inclusion Program is a leader in inclusive education and works with ambassadors like Ben to help their neurodiverse students to realise their own potential. The students...Read More