autism – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 How employers can support neurodiverse employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-employers-can-support-neurodiverse-employees/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157164 Based on multiple studies, it’s estimated that roughly 15 to 20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, an umbrella term that includes autism, dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. With a significant portion of employees identifying as neurodiverse, organizations that aren’t tapping into this talent pool could struggle to remain competitive, says […]

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]]> Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/kim-siddall/expert-panel-how-employers-can-support-neurodiverse-workers-through-benefits-workplace-policies/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154237 Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity, which applies to an estimated 15 per cent to 20 per cent of the global population. Neurodiversity is a broad category that includes autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-31/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136601 An article on why a higher salary is the No. 1 reason employees are searching for a new job was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. 40% of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid: survey 2. 45% of Canadian autistic employees feel […]

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]]> 45% of Canadian autistic employees feel they have to mask autistic traits at work: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/45-of-canadian-autistic-employees-feel-they-have-to-mask-autistic-traits-at-work-survey/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=136162 Nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian autistic employees say they have to mask their autistic traits at work, according to a new survey by OnePoll for autism advocacy organization Auticon. The survey, which polled more than 950 autistic adults globally, found among all respondents, only 44 per cent said they could be their authentic […]

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