Classic Rewind: Increasing Opportunities for People on the Autism Spectrum

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Guest: Tim Vogus, Deputy Director, Business Innovations for the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University

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On this classic rewind episode from 2020, we discussed how employers and HR leaders can better understand the needs of employees and candidates who are on the autism spectrum, how HR and talent management processes can be made more open to and inclusive for people on the spectrum, and how HR leaders can begin to think more openly and expansively about this deep pool of talented people.

Learn more about the Frist Center at https://my.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinnovation/

This was a really interesting show, thanks to Tim for joining us! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.