Every Diwali, we make rangolis to welcome joy, prosperity, and togetherness. Each pattern is a mix of colours — different, distinct, yet more beautiful together than apart.
Workplaces are much the same. Teams are stronger, more creative, and more resilient when they bring together people with varied skills, experiences, and abilities — including those with disabilities.
At Speshally, we believe Diwali isn’t just about lighting diyas — it’s about lighting up opportunities, so no talent stays hidden in the shadows.
Lessons from Diwali for Disability Inclusion
1. Lighting Diyas — Making Talent Visible A diya reveals what was hidden in darkness. Hiring people with disabilities is about recognising talent that’s too often overlooked not about charity.
Corporate Action: Make job postings accessible and actively source from disability talent networks.
2. Cleaning the Space — Removing Barriers Before Diwali, we clean our homes to welcome prosperity. In companies, this means clearing out inaccessible systems, biased policies, and hiring practices that block talent.
Corporate Action: Audit your recruitment, workplace, and tech for accessibility gaps.
3. The Rangoli Effect — Strength in Diversity A rangoli’s beauty comes from its mix of colours. Similarly, diverse abilities bring fresh ideas, innovation, and problem-solving.
Corporate Action: Move beyond token hiring build representation across departments and leadership levels.
4. Sharing Sweets — Sharing Opportunities At Diwali, everyone gets a share of the sweets. In the workplace, inclusion means equal access to growth, mentorship, and promotions.
Corporate Action: Create mentorship programs and ensure equal pay for equal work.
5. Victory of Good over Evil — Equity over Bias Diwali celebrates good triumphing over evil. In the workplace, it’s about replacing unconscious bias with awareness, empathy, and fairness.
Corporate Action: Run disability sensitisation workshops and allyship training.
Final Thought
A rangoli isn’t complete if even one colour is missing and a workplace isn’t truly inclusive if it leaves out any group of talent.
This Diwali, let’s go beyond decorating our offices. Let’s redesign our workplaces to reflect the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusion. Because when every ability is celebrated, the picture is finally complete.
Keeping the Colours Bright All Year
At Speshally, we help companies create their own “Rangoli of Talent” — from inclusive hiring systems to accessibility-first policies and workplace cultures where every individual can thrive.
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