Employer experience

In this section employers and employment agencies tell us about their experience of hiring and managing autistic staff.

If you'd like more advice about recruiting and managing autistic people, please see our Information Service. For information about the advantages of a having diverse workforce, check our section on the business benefits.

“It’s the right business decision and morally the right thing to do”

Manager - Tier 1 investment bank

Employer case study - Investment bank

Agency case study - Aspiring Solicitors

Britain's secret workforce
CareTrade's video about autistic people and employment

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Team EA Virtual London Marathon 2021

Thank you for your support as Team EA prepares to participate in the Virtual London Marathon. Team EA are Paul F, Paul M, Hilary and Jeremy.
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I am an autistic person

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Team EA Virtual London Marathon 2021

Thank you for your support as Team EA prepares to participate in the Virtual London Marathon. Team EA are Paul F, Paul M, Hilary and Jeremy.
I am an employer or work provider

Look here for information on how to recruit, manage and support an autistic or neurodiverse person
Mission statement

Our mission is to support autistic people to have fulfilling and productive working relationships in inclusive and positive environments. We do this by: Enabling people on the autistic spectrum to find and be successful in suitable work Encouraging providers of work to employ autistic people and recognise the benefits they can bring to the workplace
General resources

Why do we do what we do: the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace, the opportunities and employers' legal duties
Telling an employer that you are autistic: disclosing

Disclosing (telling others) that you are autistic is a big decision. Even telling your friends is a big decision for some people. You have the choice whether to disclose or not to your employer or prospective employer.
The case for employing autistic people
Our team

Biographies and affiliations of our charity board and Steering Group members.
About us
Discrimination and prohibited conduct within the Equality Act 2010

Prohibited conduct within the Equality Act encompasses discrimination, harassment and victimisation.