April 2021
"The world need all kinds of minds." -Temple Grandin
Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! Salut! Salaam! Ni Hao!
Welcome to Leda HR’s April Newsletter! April is Autism Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day was March 21st so it’s the perfect time to talk about neurodiversity in the workplace.
While many employers believe that hiring a person with a diverse-ability is the right thing to do (and there is a large body of research showing the positive impact in the workplace and on the financial bottom line), they hold back because they are unsure where to start.
Here are some resources to get you started!
Read our blog post 4 Tips to Make Your Onboarding Process Inclusive for People with a Neurodiversity and learn about how Vancity Savings Credit Union prioritizes inclusion.
Visit the President’s Group website for the resources including the Untapped Talent: B2B Guide to Innovative Hiring and Talent
And watch this great, short video in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day for a wonderful message about the power of inclusion in the community. Yes, one person – one employer – can make a difference. Plus, there’s music from Sting!
Want to begin hiring more people with diverse-abilities? Check out these great community partners:
BC Partners in Workforce Innovation
Open Door Group
WCG Services
Best wishes,
Annika and Kristin
P.S. Are you curious about how you can make your hiring and onboarding process more inclusive? We can help!
CoorDown. (2021, Mar 12) THE HIRING CHAIN performed by STING | World Down Syndrome Day 2021[video]. YouTube
Mark Your Calendars
April: Autism Awareness Month, Celebrate Diversity Month
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 4 - Refugee Rights Day
April 14 - International Day of Pink
April 23 – National Day of Silence (LGBTQAI2s+)
International days observed by the UN
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Between the Pages
Here's what we're reading this month. Join us!
Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism by Temple Grandin Ph.D
Ginny Moon: A Novel by Benjamin Ludwig
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
For kids:
All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer (ages 5-8)
Calling All Minds: How to Think and Create like an Inventor by Temple Grandin
