Businesses are comprising neurodiverse talents to boost their productivity, creativity, and culture. FTSE-listed corporations such as Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Ford, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have reported gains in productivity since they have embedded neurodiverse talents in their HR programs. In the age of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), neurodiversity is a competitive advantage. According to a study by University of Montreal and Harvard University, individuals with autism can solve problems 40% faster than neurotypical individuals. Also, neurodivergent individuals have exceptional technical and mathematical abilities. Who would want to lose on such incredible talents? Apparently, no one! Businesses are seeking a more neurodiverse workforce to boost their bottom line and stay competitive. Let's discuss some values neurodivergent employees are bringing ... View Post

This article by Nish Parikh, Rangam Co-founder & CEO, was originally published on LinkedIn. Even though several major companies have launched large-scale neurodiversity hiring programs over the past five years, the number of hires still represents a minuscule percentage of the overall neurodivergent population ready to work. In 2020, six of the world’s leading employers in IT, financial, and professional services sectors managed to hire fewer than 800 neurodivergent ... View Post

This article by Chandramouli Dhara, Rangam Director of Digital Marketing, was originally published on LinkedIn. The concept of emotional and psychological safety in the workplace was first identified in 1999 by Amy Edmondson, an organizational behavioral scientist and educator. She found that companies that have a secure and trusted workplace perform better than those that don’t. Later, in an interview, she elaborated on the concept of emotional safety. She explained emotional ... View Post

India, in the years ahead, will be in a position to showcase itself as a neurodiverse (ND) superpower, believes Panchali Banerjee. A senior behavioural training consultant, Panchali has designed and delivered training modules across all industry verticals. She is also the cofounder of Orchvate. Speaking to Dhara Chandramouli, director of digital marketing, Rangam Consultants, in a weekly chat show about ND and employment, Panchali said that she has seen a lot of positive changes in the ... View Post

AI Can’t Adopt Humaneness in Empathy: Avani Parekh Artificial intelligence (AI) can’t adopt the humaneness in empathy, said Avani Parekh, strategic manager, community partnerships, Facebook. Speaking to Nish Parikh, chief executive officer of Rangam Consultants in the weekly Chat with Nish show, Avani said that her core says ‘no’ on whether AI can automate empathy. According to Avani, “Empathy is a very humane need. It’s one of the things that make us tick. ... View Post

People who are creative and imaginative have the ability to empathize, believes Parasuram Ramamoorthi, founder of Velvi. Ramamoorthi has been working with neurodivergent people for the past two decades. “People with autism can paint, write poetry, and perform on stage. If this isn’t imagination, then imagination has to be redefined,” he says. Speaking to Nish Parikh, Rangam CEO, in a weekly chat show on empathy and inclusion, Ramamoorthi said, “Some people attending ... View Post

Celebrating the uniqueness of neurodivergent individuals or those with autism is the new trend, and that’s here to stay for all the right reasons. Over the past few years, people have recognized autism as a welcome difference that doesn’t require normalization. Autism is truly a natural human brain variation and not a disease to be cured. These individuals are born with many unique characteristics that work as both rewards and challenges, as is the case with everyone else. The ... View Post

While remote work has been around for many years, it has assumed an entirely new meaning over the past 1.5 years. Recent global events, particularly the Coronavirus pandemic, have led to the rise of remote work. An increasing number of organizations that were probably not prepared to make the transition are now embracing it. This trend has opened up a new horizon in recruitment. Hiring is no longer limited to any geographical location. Talent is being recruited from all over the world, ... View Post

Transition to worklife is often a challenging process for people with autism and disabilities. The good news is there are a number of disability friendly jobs out there as companies have begun to recognize the unique strengths and perspectives that differently-abled people bring to the workplace. Not only do modern employers have a better understanding of the many obstacles that workers with different abilities face, but they are also more focused on removing barriers to full and continued ... View Post

The world is changing. Let's make it a better place for everyone. Employment has always been a task for everyone. But for people with autism, it even more challenging. Most of the individuals with autism are either unemployed or underemployed. And that's hurtful.  However, with increasing awareness and acceptance, employers are tapping the right talent. Employers are considering the talent and unique abilities of candidates.  Yet, individuals with autism may have to jump more hoops ... View Post