DIPAK NATALI PRESIDENT AND MD (APAC) AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
"THE BIGGEST MISTAKE WE CAN MAKE IS THINKING DIVERSITY IS A CHARITABLE ACT."
Dipak Natali on why true inclusivity involves more than just diverse hiring.
In exactly five words, how would you describe what you do?
Using sports to change lives.
What would you say to a CEO who is not convinced about the positive impact of disability-inclusive hiring practices?
The biggest mistake we can make is thinking that diversity is a charitable act. Being inclusive to people with disabilities is not only the right thing to do but also good for business. Hiring inclusively is a definitive step to improving any firm’s ability to understand this new environment better.
Given the great value of diversity, hiring persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) should not be viewed simply as a check-in-the-box to fulfil an inclusion quota or be seen as an afterthought. Leaders need to recognise that PWIDs have the potential to contribute meaningfully to the workplace and with the right opportunities, can offer great skills and commitment to an organisation.
How should an organisation ensure the process is meaningful when meeting inclusion quotas?
Fostering a diverse workforce goes beyond recruitment practices, It requires a mindset shift towards embracing diversity in daily business operations. Effective recruitment should involve connecting with disability organisations and communities to tap into diverse talent pools.
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From Screen to Store
Heini Zachariassen, founder of global wine rating app Vivino on how its first retail store in the world brings data-driven curation to wine lovers.
In the Dining Spotlight
Renowned Dutch chef Sergio Herman, whose name has been associated with the Michelin Guide in the Netherlands and Belgium, is expanding his Asian footprint with his Singapore outpost, Le Pristine in Grand Hyatt Singapore.
All for One
How would you navigate a corner if you were hearing-impaired or enjoy school if you were on the spectrum? These architects posit that inclusive design must be part of mainstream standards to improve overall living environments.
Pods and Swirling Staircases
This quirky and playful home designed by Park Associates is shaped after its owners, a young family with three children.
Stories Behind the Kebava
Sufiyanto A. S., one half of the duo behind the Kebaya.Societe Instagram account, has had enough of seeing Malay identity erased and forgotten.
Good to Go
Driving classic Jaguars on the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit is all the magic a motorhead needs.
Seasons of the Snake
Japanese architect Tadao Ando once again works his magic for Bvlgari, with the Serpenti Tubogas as an artistic canvas for nature's cyclical transformation.
Phoenix Rising
One gutsy retired pharmaceutical executive rescued two-century-old Swiss watchmaker Bovet, and today, its presence is stronger than ever in Southeast Asia.
Con Amore, Leggiero, Presto!
Chan Weitian injects new insights into Presto Drycleaners, blending operational innovation with time-honoured values.
Preserving Paradise
Gaya Island Resort takes eco-tourism beyond the expected, blending conservation efforts with authentic luxury.
