Like many Australian women, Jessica Chu received her autism diagnosis as an adult. But being unaware she was autistic had an impact on her work life.
It’s an outcome of working for a company taking a proactive stance on diversity and inclusivity. At Littlepay, applicants’ skills, motivation and preferences are revealed through an assessment tool before they are placed in a role that best leverages their strengths. Jennifer Tod, Chu’s boss and Littlepay’s global head of people and culture, says the organisation’s approach works well for all employees.
ASA chief executive Geoff Smith came to the job after working in the disability employment services sector, where he was frustrated by incentives shoehorning neurodiverse candidates into any job vacancy available. “We invest heavily in people-centred support as neurodiverse people often have mental health challenges,” he says. “Our management team are in a similar age range to our analysts. This brings a level of understanding between manager and employee and encourages a coaching style of leadership that neurodiverse people respond well to, rather than an authoritative style.”
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