Top 10 reasons to hire autistic people, either as employees or remote freelancers
Autistic and aspergers adults possess many desired skills, but generally have excellent tech orientation, which makes them a great talent for tech companies. There is an increasingly huge need for such employees (see HBR).
Highly retained employees (for some companies, 1% increase in general employee retention worth > US$ 50M/year).
Tens of thousands of $ worth of tax benefits (this is relevant to full-time employers)
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It adds to the general diversity of the company, which according to scholars and researches contributes to the ability to meet customer needs, creativity, innovation, and the accessibility of products. Even if you hire autistics as freelancers who work from home, you are still more diverse.
It enhances the company’s brand as an inclusive employer, and therefore attracts top talents. Anyone wants to work in an inclusive workplace that is open to everyone.
Managers of autistic people become better managers to their neurotypical employees as well. They are more inclusive, give better feedback and set clear expectations.
Existing autistic employees (who kept it confidential so far) will be happier (as indicated by Microsoft). According to a survey by StackOverflow, 2.6% of the programmers indicated they are autistic.
Many scholars identify autistic people as trustworthy, innovative, attentive to details, analytical thinkers, productive, reliable and more. Many of them become masters of their trade and therefore are immune to boredom.
With 500,000-1M teens entering adulthood in the upcoming 10 years (in the US), and with direct and indirect annual costs of US$ 236 Billion to the American taxpayer, hiring autistic people and providing them with the professional fulfilment is both socially and economically right.
Being more diverse means getting more diverse customers = more income.