Building an Inclusive Workforce

Inclusive employment has become an increasingly important issue in Indonesia. With growing awareness and stronger government policies, more organizations are realizing that hiring people with disabilities is not only a social responsibility but also a smart business move.
Creating an inclusive workplace leads to innovation, productivity, and a stronger sense of community.

Here are five key facts about how disability inclusion is shaping the future of work in Indonesia.

1. 1% Job Quota for Private Companies

According to Law No. 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, private companies with more than 100 employees are required to allocate at least 1% of their job positions for people with disabilities.
This regulation aims to ensure equal opportunity and demonstrate corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion.

2. 2% Job Quota for Government Institutions and State-Owned Enterprises

Public institutions and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have a higher quota — they are required to provide at least 2% of job positions for people with disabilities.
This policy ensures that the public sector sets an example in promoting equality and inclusion in the workplace.

3. Employees with Disabilities Are Equally Productive and Loyal

Studies show that employees with disabilities are just as productive and loyal — if not more so — than their non-disabled peers.
Their resilience, problem-solving skills, and strong work ethic make them valuable assets for any inclusive organization.

4. Interviews Can Be More Flexible

Inclusion starts at recruitment. Job interviews can be conducted in different formats — written, via video, or with an assistant — as part of reasonable accommodation.
This ensures that every candidate has a fair opportunity to present their skills and potential.

5. Career Opportunities Across All Fields

People with disabilities can pursue careers in a wide range of industries, from hospitality and design to data analytics and information technology.
This shows that ability, not disability, defines one’s potential to succeed in the workplace.

Moving Toward a More Inclusive Future

Inclusive employment is not just a legal obligation — it’s a strategy for building a stronger, more empathetic, and sustainable workplace.
By creating opportunities for people with disabilities, companies can drive innovation, boost morale, and strengthen their social impact.

Let’s continue working together to build a future where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and succeed. 

 

Personal branding or better known as "Self Stamp" plays an important role in achieving the career of your dreams. Therefore, you must know the abilities and uniqueness that you have so that later you can compete with millions of job seekers by highlighting the capabilities you have.

Then, how do you create personal branding to achieve the career you aspire to?

 

1. Highlight your abilities

Everyone has their own abilities and uniqueness that makes them different from others. Not only academic ability or IQ, but also emotional intelligence (EQ) can be a part of self ability. A cheerful person, always smiling, always greeting your colleague when you meet in the office hallway is its own uniqueness that makes the company feel very lucky to have you as their staff. So, try to write on a piece of paper about all the unique and positive things you have!


2. Ask your colleagues for opinions!

In addition to recognizing your abilities, it is equally important if you ask the opinion of good friends and coworkers about your strengths. Remember, in this case ask something positive and focus on it!


3. Do your best! Both large and small jobs

Not everyone wants to give the best things to all the work they do and only choose certain jobs to give the best. Be a different person by doing the best thing in each of your jobs, both small and large. It looks trivial but it plays a very important role in shaping your character in the world of work and in the end it will also build your personal brand.


4. Pay attention to the little things

Paying attention to small things also plays an important role in shaping your personal brand. For example by paying attention to the words you use based on the place and situation, paying attention to how you dress, behave to office colleagues, how to communicate through writing (e-mail), and so forth. This will be a small thing that has a big impact and helps shape your personal brand.

Quitting an old job to pursue a career in a new place is not an easy matter for everyone because it means you have to be prepared to accept all the changes that occur in your career life, be it your work environment, work rhythm, coworkers, or your boss's leadership style.

Therefore, before deciding to change employment, it is a good idea to consider the following:

Clear and Strong Reasons
Quitting the old job to work in a new place is a pretty difficult decision. So you have to make sure your reasons are truly accountable and clear. Don't regret it later on! :-)

Know Your Skills and Potential
Getting to know your skills and potential is essential for pursuing a brighter career. The first step is to write down all your expertise or ask colleagues about their opinions about you. After knowing what skills and potential you have, then you can sort out which skills can be used in your next job.

Take advantage of your network
In the world of work, expertise is not enough to help you succeed in your career. Don't forget to take advantage of the network you have in pursuing your career. Apart from the internet and print media, you can ask job vacancies to your friends, family, coworkers, and so on. Very important too, you ask for some of your networks, especially those that have important positions as a reference for you.

Consider Work Experience
In choosing a new job, it is very important for you to consider your previous work experience. This is very important for your future career because the average job provider is looking for employees who already have experience in the same field for the position they need.

Those were the things that you need to consider to look for a new job. Good luck!

Last Thursday (3/10), DNetwork held a 5th Job Seeker Gathering with the theme "Beyond Limitations with Writing" (Beyond Boundaries through # Writing). This event aims to equip journalistic fans with disabilities with knowledge and skills so they can start writing and bring up an accurate representation of disability in the media. In addition, this event also aims to train two blind people who have been chosen as contributors to Solider.id, who in the future will cover disability issues in Bali.

 

Speakers in this activity include:

  • Kambali Zutas from the Bali Tribune who shared his views on the journalism profession and knowledge of basic news writing.
  • Made Adnyana Ole from Mahima Institute Indonesia, which manages Tatkala.co, who led the discussion on how to start being a writer.
  • Anton Muhajir from BaleBongong who explained the importance of citizen journalism and why it is important for disability representation.
  • Yanti from Solider.id who shared her experience as a contributor.
  • DNetwork thanks all those who have supported this activity so that it is going well.

 

See you at the next DNetwork event!

 

 

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Kadek Agus, DNetwork Project Officer, shared his views on employment opportunities for people with disabilities, especially the blind.

In this video, Kadek explains the importance of inclusive employment and company doubts about employing people with disabilities caused by the lack of accurate information about disability workers.

Come on, see the video!