Purpose The authors used signaling theory to explain negative perceptions of individuals on the autism spectrum (IotAS) in the job interview and explored whether parasocial contact could improve perceptions. Design/methodology/approach Participants were randomly assigned across six experimental...

Purpose – To suggest a counseling model for human resource professionals, firmly based in providing complete transparency, which will assist employees and organizations in adapting to changes in the psychological contract. Design/methodology/approach – The authors posit that as the...