Future of Work: Behind the masks – good work for autistic women

This toolkit is the result of in-depth qualitative research with autistic working women and covers their experiences, insights into current employer practices, and recommendations for positive change in terms of policy and leadership. It draws on in‑depth interviews with autistic women and highlights that many are underdiagnosed, face workplace misunderstandings, and often mask their traits to avoid stigma often leading to stress and burnout.

Labour Market Statistics, February 2026

Unemployment is close to a five-year high at 5.2%, as more people are actively looking for work, with the employment rate and economic inactivity rate down slightly on the quarter. Payrolled employment continues to fall, though seemingly at a slower rate. Analysis of the February 2026 Labour Market Statistics by IES Chief Executive, Naomi Clayton.

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