In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth chats with Akili Atkinson, a neurodiversity trainer helping individuals and businesses understand workplace communication strategies. Akili discusses how to overcome the problem of finding employees in today’s economy, emphasizing the importance of communication in interviews. She also shares advice on alternative methods for hiring.
Neurodivergent people have unique ways of approaching situations, creating solutions that wouldn’t otherwise be found by traditional methods. Organizations should consider this in the hiring process, Akili believes, as these individuals bring new skills to the talent pool that haven’t been tapped into yet.
When hiring people, interviewers should ask candidates what they can contribute to the company. Oftentimes the best employees aren’t necessarily the most qualified, but the ones who have the dedication and desire to do the job. They bring their passion with them, and employers can easily put them in alignment with what needs to be done.
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