Less than one-third of people with autism are currently in employment
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the UK Government to spread opportunity and grow the economy. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, has appointed Sir Robert Buckland KC MP to lead the independent review, which will consider how the Department for Work and Pensions can work with employers to help more autistic people realise their potential and get into work.
The Review will consider issues such as how employers identify and better support autistic staff in their workforce and what more can be done to prepare autistic people for starting or returning to a career. It will also look at working practices or initiatives to reduce stigma and improve the productivity of autistic employees.
Top Money Stories Today Former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland said he is “delighted” to have been appointed to lead the review. He said: “Our workplaces and businesses would benefit so much from the huge potential that autistic people represent. If we close the employment gap for autistic people, it will not just mean individual fulfilment but a significant boost to employment and productivity for our country.
“We are delighted to support the government on this vital review which will enable us to move from awareness to evidence-based action. This will help us to rethink how we approach autistic people's access to work and perhaps drive a wider rethink around how we accommodate everyone in work, as we all think differently with unique strengths, challenges and needs.”
He said the Review alone will not ensure autistic people “are able to fully realise their potential in the workplace” but that it is a “really valuable step towards closing the employment gap”.
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