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Yuk, Cek! Apakah Rekrutmen di Tempatmu Sudah Bebas dari Diskriminasi terhadap Penyandang Disabilitas?

Inklusi kini jadi topik hangat di dunia kerja. Banyak perusahaan sudah mulai membuka peluang bagi penyandang disabilitas. Tapi… sudahkah proses rekrutmen yang kita lakukan benar-benar inklusif dan adil?

Tanpa disadari, ada praktik-praktik yang ternyata masih menyulitkan bahkan mendiskriminasi pelamar kerja penyandang disabilitas.

Semoga hal tersebut tidak terjadi di Perusahaan sobat. Melalui Artikel ini –kita akan sharing khususnya kepada sobat yang bekerja di bidang SDM, rekrutmen, atau manajemen perusahaan agar lebih memahami bentuk-bentuk diskriminasi yang sering terjadi, sekaligus bagaimana cara memperbaikinya.

Lalu apa saja distriminatif yang sering terjadi?

1. Informasi Lowongan Tidak Aksesibel

Ketika mengakses konten lowongan, Penyandang disabilitas sering kesulitan mengakses informasi lowongan tersebut karena kontennya tidak dirancang untuk semua orang.
Misalnya:

• Teks hanya berupa gambar yang tidak bisa dibaca oleh pembaca layar
• Tidak ada subtitle atau transkrip untuk video lowongan
• Situs rekrutmen sulit diakses oleh pengguna alat bantu mobilitas atau pengguna keyboard saja

Akibatnya, banyak calon kandidat tidak bisa mengakses informasi dasar tentang pekerjaan yang mereka minati.

• Solusi yang dapat sobat lakukan:
  Pastikan format konten bisa diakses oleh Penyandang Disabilitas dengan teknologi bantu yang mereka gunakan
• Gunakan bahasa yang jelas dan tidak bertele-tele
• Sediakan deskripsi alternatif untuk gambar dan teks transkrip untuk video/audio
• Yang paling penting sobat bisa diskusikan dengan Penyandang Disabilitas dan mencobakan konten lowongan yang akan di share untuk memastikan informasi tersebut bisa diakses

2. Lowongan Hanya Terbuka untuk Disabilitas Tertentu

Kadang ada konten lowongan yang menyertakan Kalimat seperti “hanya untuk disabilitas Fisik ringan” atau “tidak menerima pelamar Tuli” adalah bentuk eksklusi yang bisa menutup peluang orang-orang yang sebenarnya mampu dan cocok dengan posisi tersebut.

Setiap individu memiliki kombinasi kemampuan unik. Jenis disabilitas tidak otomatis menentukan apakah seseorang mampu atau tidak menjalankan pekerjaan tertentu.

Solusi:

• Fokus pada tugas dan tanggung jawab pekerjaan, bukan pada batasan jenis disabilitas
• Gunakan kalimat seperti: “Terbuka untuk semua pelamar, termasuk penyandang disabilitas. Akomodasi akan disediakan jika diperlukan.”
• Kita bisa Diskusi dengan Penyandang Disabilitas atau Komunitas Disabilitas untuk lis skill dan pekerjaan yang bisa dilakukan oleh setiap ragam Disabilitas

3. Menyortir Kandidat Berdasarkan Tingkat Disabilitas (Sebelum Wawancara)

Kadang ada proses seleksi menyortir kandidat hanya dari informasi disabilitas di CV atau form aplikasi. Misalnya, kandidat dianggap "tidak layak" hanya karena menggunakan kursi roda, memiliki hambatan pendengaran, atau hambatan bicara, tanpa melihat keahlian dan pengalaman kerjanya.

Ini bentuk diskriminasi berdasarkan asumsi, bukan penilaian objektif.

Solusi:

• Nilai pelamar berdasarkan kompetensi dan pengalaman kerja
• Wawancarai terlebih dahulu sebelum menarik kesimpulan
• Berikan tes keterampilan untuk mengukur kemampuan, bukan sekadar melihat kondisi

4. Tidak Memberikan Kesempatan untuk Diskusi Akomodasi

Kadang tidak terfikir untuk membuka ruang dialog soal kebutuhan akomodasi. Sering kali asumsi langsung menganggap proses rekrutmen “sulit” bila pelamar menyandang disabilitas. Padahal banyak penyandang disabilitas tahu persis apa yang mereka butuhkan, dan solusinya seringkali sederhana!

Contoh: Teman Tuli mungkin hanya butuh media tulisan saat wawancara. Atau seseorang dengan disabilitas Fisik mungkin hanya butuh ruangan yang bisa diakses kursi roda.

Solusi:

• Tanyakan sejak awal: “Apakah ada dukungan atau penyesuaian yang kami bisa sediakan?”
• Libatkan pelamar dalam percakapan terkait kebutuhan mereka
• Jadikan akomodasi sebagai bagian dari proses, bukan pengecualian

5. Memberikan Alasan Penolakan karena Disabilitas

Saat ini Masih banyak pelamar Disabilitas yang mendapat penolakan dengan alasan seperti:
"Karena kondisi disabilitas Anda, kami tidak dapat melanjutkan proses."
Ini bentuk diskriminasi eksplisit yang tidak dibenarkan dan bertentangan dengan prinsip kesetaraan.

Penolakan seharusnya berdasarkan hasil tes atau kecocokan kompetensi, bukan kondisi pribadi.

Solusi:

• Berikan alasan objektif jika pelamar tidak lolos
• Hindari menyebut disabilitas sebagai penyebab utama penolakan
• Gunakan bahasa yang sopan dan membangun

Lalu, Apa yang Bisa Dilakukan Perusahaan Mulai dari Sekarang?

• Audit ulang proses rekrutmen: dari konten, format, hingga cara komunikasi
• Latih tim HR tentang inklusi dan bias tidak sadar (unconscious bias.
• Pastikan semua kandidat bisa mengakses informasi dan proses seleksi
• Bangun budaya kerja yang mendukung keberagaman dan keterbukaan
• Libatkan penyandang disabilitas dalam merancang proses yang lebih adil

Yuk, pastikan proses rekrutmen yang kamu jalankan tidak menutup peluang siapa pun hanya karena mereka berbeda.

Karena dunia kerja yang sehat dan kuat dibangun oleh keberagaman kemampuan, perspektif, dan latar belakang.

Agar Rekrutmen di Prusahaan sobat inklusi, yuk bergabung bersama DNetwork untuk mengikuti program edukasi kami.

Creating an inclusive work environment for persons with disabilities is not just about providing additional facilities—it requires a comprehensive understanding of their diverse and specific needs. Practical accommodations impact not only comfort but also productivity and employee loyalty.

Here are several comprehensive strategies companies can implement to provide appropriate workplace accommodations:

1. Understand the Legal Framework as a Foundation

The first step is understanding the regulations that serve as both a legal and ethical guide. Indonesia’s Law No. 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, along with relevant guidelines from the Ministry of Manpower, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations. This includes physical accessibility, accessible information, and reasonable adjustments to the job process. These legal frameworks serve as the foundation for internal policies.

2. Increase Literacy on Types of Disabilities and Their Implications at Work

Each type of disability has different needs. Understanding these differences is key to providing the right accommodations. Some examples include:

• Blind/Low Vision: screen readers, accessible digital documents or applications, and tactile indicators like guiding blocks in the workplace.

• Physical disabilities: adjustable desks, ramps, and accessible elevators.

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing: sign language interpreters, written texts, or visual aids.

• Intellectual or psychosocial disabilities: clear communication, structured routines, and social support from colleagues.

This knowledge helps prevent generic solutions and ensures accommodations are tailored and effective.

3. Engage in Open Communication with Employees with Disabilities

Avoid making assumptions. Instead, have open conversations with employees about what they need to work optimally. Consistent communication builds trust and fosters a responsive workplace. Often, the best solutions come from simply listening to employees’ lived experiences.

4. Conduct Individual and Structured Accessibility Assessments

Each person has unique needs. Personalized assessments can be conducted through:

• One-on-one interviews

• Needs surveys

• Workplace observation

The results should be well-documented and analyzed as a foundation for designing targeted and effective accommodations.

5. Invest in Inclusion Training for HR and Management

Workshops and training on disability inclusion can equip HR teams and managers with practical skills, such as designing inclusive recruitment processes, providing sensitive feedback, and building diverse teams. These efforts help foster a more adaptive and non-exclusive organizational culture.

6. Pilot and Validate Accommodations

Before applying accommodations on a larger scale, test them with the intended users. Gather direct feedback: Does the tool or facility truly help? Are there any challenges?

For example, an application designed to be accessible might not yet work well with screen readers due to technical barriers. Testing helps avoid waste and ensures efficiency.

7. Conduct Regular Evaluation and Adjustment

Employee needs can change over time due to advancements in technology, shifts in job roles, or changes in individual health. Conduct regular evaluations (e.g., every six months) to ensure accommodations remain relevant and effective. Involve employees with disabilities in the process to keep their voices central to every decision.

Workplace accommodation is not about giving special treatment, but about ensuring equal access for everyone to perform at their best. Companies that implement accommodations effectively not only comply with the law but also demonstrate leadership in promoting diversity, innovation, and employee well-being.

Join DNetwork in creating a more inclusive work environment through educational programs on how to provide appropriate accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Together, let’s build a fairer, more adaptive, and inclusive workplace.

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🌟 Hi DNetwork Friends!
Are you preparing to enter the workforce? If so, there are two important things you must master, especially as a person with a disability. These two essentials are hard skills and soft skills. You may have heard of them before, but do you truly understand what they mean and why they matter?

Let’s talk about them together.

Understanding Hard Skills and Soft Skills

Hard skills are technical abilities that you can learn through training, courses, school, or hands-on experience. These skills are usually directly related to specific jobs and can be measured or proven. For example: fast and accurate typing, operating a computer, sewing, repairing electronic devices, graphic design, accounting, or coding.
In other words, hard skills are proof that you have the technical competence needed to perform specific tasks at work.

Meanwhile, soft skills are non-technical abilities related to how you behave, think, and interact with others. These include communication, teamwork, discipline, positive thinking, and mental resilience in facing pressure or challenges.
Unlike hard skills, which are measurable, soft skills are harder to observe directly, but their impact in the workplace is significant. Soft skills help you grow, adapt, and work effectively in a professional environment.

Why Are Both Important?

Having hard skills alone isn’t enough. Many people are technically skilled but struggle to grow because they can’t collaborate, lack confidence, or have poor communication skills.
On the other hand, having only soft skills also isn’t sufficient if you don’t yet have the technical abilities required for a specific job.

That’s why a balance between hard and soft skills is so important. They complement each other and together shape you into someone who is ready for work and growth. Hard skills make you competent; soft skills make you adaptable.

Theory Isn’t Enough

As a person with a disability, understanding the theory alone is not enough. You also need to experience the real working world, because many things can only be learned through practice.
When you enter the workplace, you’ll encounter real-life situations that you may have never faced before.
You’ll learn to overcome self-doubt. If you’ve mostly interacted within disability-only environments—like schools or communities—you might feel awkward or insecure in a professional setting. But by experiencing the workplace firsthand, you’ll grow stronger mentally.

You’ll also learn how to communicate with colleagues and supervisors. Workplace communication is often different from casual social settings. You’ll learn to be more professional, respect time and structure, and understand workplace culture.
You'll face real challenges—things you won’t encounter in simulations or training sessions. These challenges build your resilience and adaptability. And sometimes, it’s through these experiences that you discover hidden potential within yourself.

Start with Small Steps

Now that you understand the importance of skills and real experience, it’s time to move forward.
You can start by joining job training programs that match your interests and talents. When you choose something you're passionate about, learning feels more enjoyable and relevant—whether it’s tech, customer service, crafts, or the arts.

Next, try to get an internship, even a short one. Internships are gateways to the real professional world. You'll get to understand work rhythms, learn responsibility, and practice socialising with coworkers in real situations. This experience is extremely valuable, even if you're still learning.

You can also get involved in communities and professional networks. A community like DNetwork is not just a place to share information, but a place to grow together. You can learn from others who’ve been on this path, find mentors, or even discover job and training opportunities.

Most importantly, don’t wait to be perfect to start. Begin building your career now. Try freelance work, join small projects, or volunteer in community activities. Don’t be afraid to fail—failure is not the end, but a part of the learning journey.

You’re Not Alone

DNetwork is here to support you every step of the way. We believe that every person with a disability has the potential to succeed—if given the right opportunities and support. An inclusive workforce is our shared right.

📲 Discover training, internships, and the latest job info at DNetwork.
💡 Start small, and believe that every step you take matters.

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