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Podcast: Good Morning, HR
Episode: The Double-Empathy Problem: Expanding Roles for Neurodiverse Employees with Nikki Drader-Mazza and Dr. Ginny Lopez-Kidwell
Description: In episode 182, Coffey talks with Nikki Drader-Mazza and Dr. Ginny Lopez-Kidwell about their research on recruiting and integrating autistic employees into roles requiring social interaction, particularly focusing on Goldman Sachs' successful initiative to expand the practice beyond traditional technical positions. They discuss the concept of "double empathy problem" where both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals struggle to understand each other's perspectives and communication styles; the challenges autistic individuals face with traditional job postings and interview processes; the importance of skills-based assessments over traditional interviews; the role of coaches in bridging communication gaps between neurotypical and neurodivergent employees; the...