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The episode discusses the ROI of kindness in the workplace and the importance of neurodiversity.

Replay: The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace Hosts:  Steve Boese  &  Trish Steed Guest:  Tara May , CEO of  Aspiritech   Summary On this  At Work in America  episode, Trish and Steve sat down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit with 95% autistic employees, to discuss neurodiversity and the ROI of kindness. Tara shared her journey into neurodiversity after her son's autism diagnosis and spoke about the importance of creating supportive work environments for neurodivergent individuals. We covered multiple practical steps for inclusivity, such as adjusting office environments and communication styles. We also learned more about Aspiritech's services, including software testing and creative services, and encourage businesses of all sizes to embrace neurodiversity for better organizational success.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Neurodiversity and Aspiritech 04:09 Expanding Opportunities for Autistic Employees 06:65 The Importance of Understanding Neurodiversity 10:24 Shifting Focus to Skills in Hiring 12:32 Creating Inclusive Workplaces 17:48 Cultural Norms and Acceptance 19:09 Practical…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed

Guest: Tara May

Topics covered

• neurodiversity
• kindness in the workplace
• inclusivity
• autistic employees
• organizational success

Keywords

• ROI of kindness
• neurodiversity
• inclusive workplaces
• autistic employees
• Aspiritech

Sponsors

Workhuman

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Organizations: Aspiritech

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