Creating inclusive recruitment practices for Autistic people
From A Different Brilliant by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
May 4, 2026 · 42 min · Season 6
About this episode
This episode discusses inclusive recruitment practices for Autistic individuals and the barriers they face in hiring processes.
This episode of A Different Brilliant explores what inclusive recruitment really looks like in practice, and why current hiring systems are failing Autistic people. Host, Madeline Jaine Lobsey is joined by Kristy Kelly, Manager of Aspect’s Autism Friendly Employment Service, and Jana Zafirovska, Director of Customer Success and Principal Architect (APAC) at HireVue Australia. Together, they unpack the systemic barriers that prevent highly capable Autistic candidates from progressing through recruitment, despite strong motivation and skills. Drawing on Aspect’s Autism Friendly Employment (AFE) approach and HireVue’s work in reimagining hiring through technology and design, this conversation explores how traditional recruitment processes, often built on outdated assumptions, continue to filter out the very talent organisations are seeking to include. The episode also highlights Aspect and HireVue’s collaboration on developing an inclusive recruitment guide and broader thought leadership, offering practical insights into how employers can design fairer, more accessible hiring processes. From job descriptions and screening tools through to interview design and workplace adjustments…
People in this episode
Host: Madeline Jaine Lobsey
Guests: Kristy Kelly, Jana Zafirovska
Topics covered
- inclusive recruitment
- Autistic employment
- systemic barriers
- hiring practices
- employment accessibility
Keywords
- inclusive recruitment
- Autistic candidates
- hiring systems
- employment practices
- workplace adjustments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Aspect, HireVue Australia
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