Spotlight on Accessible Hiring Practices with Marion McLaughlin of Aurora Consulting

Successfully recruiting and welcoming Autistic employees into your organisation

Marion McLaughlin is the Managing Director of Aurora Autistic Consulting. They have a varied career background including stable hand, road safety officer, primary school teacher, and Autistic led charity CEO.

As CEO it was Marion’s responsibility to hire and manage a staff team of Autistic people and ensure all were well supported. They founded Aurora Autistic Consulting to help all kinds of organisations, including schools, workplaces, NHS, and charities, to support Autistic people and their families in a neuroaffirming way.

They also run webinars open to all on a wide variety of topics, and are proud to host Autistic Pride Aberdeen.

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Marion writes…

For many Autistic people, the barriers to accessing and remaining in employment can be very difficult to overcome. Studies show that while most of us want to work, suitable jobs with the right supports are often elusive. In this article I will explore practical considerations for any employer seeking to increase their talent pool by attracting and hiring Autistic staff.