The Department of Human Services in Australia has been working with La Trobe University (HP) and European social innovator company Specialisterne to help improve employment figures in the autism community. Over half of working age Australians on the autism spectrum are unemployed. People on the spectrum, whilst frequently skilled and intelligent, often do not pass interviews due to their social skills. Researchers from Hewlett-Packard are part of the first team in the world to track the long-term progress of such a programme. Early research suggests that it is delivering positive results to both HP and their new recruits. HP will showcase the initiative to other technology companies in London, claiming that it offers a competitive advantage in the market place.
The Department of Human Services in Australia has been working with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and European social innovator company Specialisterne to help improve employment figures in the autism community. Over half of working age Australians on the autism spectrum are unemployed. People on the spectrum, whilst frequently skilled and intelligent, often do not pass interviews due to their social skills. Researchers from La Trobe University are part of the first team in the world to track the long-term progress of such a programme. Early research suggests that it is delivering positive results to both HP and their new recruits. HP will showcase the initiative to other technology companies in London, claiming that it offers a competitive advantage in the market place.