Offer Accepted

''Ashby is a modern, all-in-one recruiting platform that includes what you would traditionally consider an ATS, also outsourcing CRM component, really advanced scheduling automation, and then, underpinning all of that are advanced metrics and automation,” says Benji Encz, the company's CEO and co-founder and our guest on this episode of Offer Accepted.Benji shares what led him to build a recruiting tool and how he came up with the name. He also introduces the concept of hiring excellence and explains the platform's core capabilities. Finally, Benji discusses data and its impact on hiring in today's business climate. 

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Jhillika Kumar, CEO and Founder of Mentra. Kumar shares her personal journey — inspired by her brother's experiences as a non-speaking autistic individual — which led her to create Mentra, a platform aimed at building the world's largest neurodiverse employment network.Kumar discusses the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workforce, emphasizing the need for a shift in how talent is evaluated. She advocates for a more inclusive approach, focusing on non-traditional measures of talent such as past projects, work samples, and certifications. Kumar also highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals, especially with the advent of hybrid and remote work.The conversation also delves into the benefits of neuro-inclusive hiring practices. Kumar cites studies showing increased productivity and lower turnover rates among neurodivergent employees when placed in the right environments. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of empathy and understanding in fostering neuro-inclusion in the workplace.