BENEFITS FOR PARTNER COMPANIES
Make a social impact and drive social change – JOBS CHANGE LIVES.
Gain a source of dedicated, hard-working, focused, loyal employees.
Create an inclusive and diverse workforce culture that values the abilities and perspectives of everyone.
Reduced turnover, as autistic employees typically stay at companies.
Increase image as a socially responsible company ~ 87% of Americans would prefer to buy from companies that employ people with disabilities.
Increase internal volunteer and mentorship opportunities through support networks and employee resource groups.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING
"I think first of all, Spectrum Works did a very good job getting us prepared and getting us ready for the students or the interns. Letting us know the kind of work that might be more suitable for someone on the spectrum, saying 'let's start small, let's start in a particular department', and offering a coach. I think they just made that investment up front so that the program could succeed."
Marjorie Ramos, Chief People Officer at Bergen Logistics
"Initially when the program started, I may have had concerns about making sure they are safe, or about how the other employees would treat them. But those concerns were nonexistent. FM employees have included them in so many ways and it’s been a mutually beneficial experience. The employees at FM enjoy working with the students and employees with autism and are happy they are part of our company."
Brad Berkowitz, Senior Production Manager at FM Expressions
PROUD PARTNERS OF SPECTRUM WORKS
The Spectrum Works Signature Employment Program is a customized, scalable solution that can help build more diverse companies without overburdening internal resources.
Your company receives a direct pipeline for recruiting new talent that is dedicated, loyal, creative and highly likely to remain in their positions over the long term, helping mitigate staffing and retention challenges.
HOW DO OUR PARTNERSHIPS WORK?
We offer hands-on support during the internship and ongoing after direct hire from a partner company. You get to know potential employees over time, as trainees, before making hiring decisions. We guide you through the whole process.
Spectrum Works also offers training and certification programs to help current employees support neurodiverse colleagues and build welcoming communities for everyone.
