Celebrating Retail Employees’ Day with Nexus Select Malls | Every year on 12 December, Retail Employees’ Day (RED) reminds us to recognize the “unsung heroes” of retail: people who work tirelessly to create smooth, joyful customer experiences. This year, we want to spotlight a brand that has woven dignity, inclusion, and opportunity into the very fabric of its operations: Nexus Select Malls. | 100+ Persons with Disabilities at Nexus Malls makes your shopping joyful | Across Nexus malls in India, more than 100 persons with disabilities are part of the workforce in roles ranging from housekeeping to leasing assistance. | Meet P, Leasing Assistant in Nexus Ahmedabad, puts it beautifully: “When I joined, I thought I would always have to prove myself because of my disability. But at Nexus, it’s been completely different. Everyone treats me with respect, and my manager supports me without making me feel different. The sensitization sessions have also made communication much easier for me”. Nexus doesn’t just hire inclusively, they build an ecosystem around it, from regular sensitization workshops to Indian Sign Language sessions for employees, and a work culture where dignity is non-negotiable. | From Employees to Welcoming Shoppers with Disabilities | Walk into any Nexus mall and accessibility isn’t hidden, it’s celebrated. From ramps and dedicated parking to wheelchair-friendly routes and accessible washrooms, every element ensures comfort for visitors and employees alike. Thousands of shoppers with disabilities enjoy a seamless experience every month. | "Inclusion is not just a goal for us, it is a responsibility we carry with pride. Our PwD team members play an important role in shaping who we are as an organization. Their talent and perseverance remind us why accessibility and support must remain at the core of our culture. We will continue to build spaces where everyone can participate fully and confidently." says Rohan Vaswani, CHRO, Nexus Select Malls. | Converting Moments of Celebration into a Toast to Inclusion | Inclusion at Nexus goes far beyond infrastructure. It lives in the celebrations, the festivals, and the moments of joy shared with shoppers. From performers with disabilities entertaining crowds during Independence Day celebrations across cities, to hands-on co-creation activities by artists with disabilities engaging 10,000+ shoppers, to a magical evening curated by Sheetal, a hearing-impaired magician, for SHI employees, Nexus ensures every moment includes everyone.
Nexus Malls has been championing such initiatives since long, and their efforts show in the numbers too: an extraordinary Happyness Score of 98.73% among their PwD workforce for FY 24–25.
| This week, let’s celebrate those who serve us daily | As we observe Retail Employees’ Day, we honour the people who open stores early, guide shoppers patiently, keep malls spotless, and ensure an experience that feels effortless for the rest of us. So, when you visit a Nexus Mall this week, take a moment to say: Happy Retail Employees’ Day! | Experts Clash over Terminology but agree on Disability Access | Activists and experts in Kolkata are debating whether to call people with disabilities "disabled" or "specially abled," stressing that language influences attitudes. Despite differing views on terminology, they are united in calling for improved physical, digital, and attitudinal access for disabled persons ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. (Source: TOI) | Lagos Governor's Aide Launches Scholarships for PWDs Ahead of IDPD 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor inaugurated a scholarship program for persons with disabilities, offering educational support from primary through university levels to help remove financial barriers and promote inclusion. (Source: Discover Lagos) | Inaugurated on 11th December 2020, Atypical Advantage completed its 5-year journey this week. A warm thank-you to all our artists, partners, and supporters who believed in the power of inclusion and walked this journey with us. Over the past five years, we’ve created meaningful impact, and we now look ahead, ready to achieve even greater milestones in the years to come. | Atypical Advantage is India’s largest livelihood platform for Persons with Disabilities(PWD). Whether it is a singer looking for a show, a visual artist looking to sell their paintings, or job seekers with disabilities looking for career opportunities, it bridges the supply & demand side inefficiencies so that Persons with Disabilities can earn a dignified income. We have a large pool of 40,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 450+ corporates within a short span of 4 years. We were also featured on Shark Tank Season 2 and were declared the winner of the prestigious National Startup Award for Social Impact, and the National Award for Best Organization empowering persons with disabilities in 2024, conferred by the Union Government. For more information, visit our website here. | |
