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SAP Autism Inclusion

Empower your organization with autism inclusion practices.

Our journey

Learn about the innovative SAP Autism at Work best practices to accelerate your organization’s autism and neurodiversity inclusion journey. Access a treasure trove of resources to help you start or enhance your own program.

2013

Program launch

240+

Colleagues

16

Countries

125+

Inspired companies

What's new

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Disability:IN - Autism Inclusion Company of the Year award

In 2023, we partnered with Disability:IN and created the Autism Inclusion Company of the Year award to recognize companies that are doing a notable job on autism inclusion in the workplace. This award is part of Disability:IN's annual Inclusion Awards conference, which celebrates outstanding disability inclusion efforts amongst 500+ corporate partners across various categories and industries.

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AI with purpose: Neurodiversity and the path to inclusive technology

As part of Autism Acceptance Month 2024, SAP AI (artificial intelligence) experts explored inclusive AI development and how the neurodivergent community can benefit and contribute to the future of AI when incorporating it into their professional and even personal lives.

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A decade of inclusion and empowerment

In celebration of a decade of inclusivity through the Autism at Work initiative, experience the inspiring journey of our team as they worked with our neurodiverse colleagues to create a profound impact they have made within our organization.

Our impact

Through Autism at Work and the Autism Inclusion Network, SAP has connected with customers, corporate peers, and local communities to foster a workplace of acceptance and psychological safety with a strong sense of belonging.

Celebrate over a decade of putting diversity and inclusion at the core:

  • Universal design - Autism-inclusive practices benefit all colleagues.

  • Corporate culture - Inclusion contributes to psychological safety.

  • Engaged allies - Long-term employees feel invigorated by involvement.

  • Candidate attraction - New hires have expressed that Autism at Work influenced their decision to join SAP.

  • Leadership development - Managers’ skills are enhanced by leading diverse teams that include people on the spectrum.

  • Personal discovery - Multiple workers sought diagnosis after starting employment and discovered a sense of community and acceptance.

 

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Knowledge center

Find out how you can utilize Autism at Work best practices to start or enhance your organization’s neurodiversity inclusion programs.

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Stories that made us

Explore how our commitment to supporting neurodiversity positively impacts our employees’ professional and personal journeys.

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Christian Klein, CEO and Board member of the Executive Board of SAP SE

Our colleagues on the autism spectrum significantly contribute to patent applications and innovations across the SAP product portfolio. We've also seen improved management skills and greater empathy in our teams.

Supriya Jha, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, SAP SE

It is our steadfast commitment to attract and cultivate top-tier talent. In our pursuit of the most innovative minds, we have recognized the invaluable contributions of neurodiverse individuals, particularly those on the spectrum.
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Diversity and Inclusion at SAP

At SAP, we value everyone’s unique abilities and perspectives. That’s why our D&I strategy pioneers diversity programs like Autism at Work, promoting collaboration and innovation through powerful Employee Network Groups (ENGs), ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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Autism at Work career page

SAP embraces neurodiversity in the workplace. We don’t ask our employees to change what makes them unique; we encourage them to embrace their uniqueness. We want our employees to know they can be themselves at work and that we value their authentic identities.