Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine December 2023 | Page 127

As a top three employer in Malaysia , with more than 47,000 employees , Petronas is working with EY Malaysia to facilitate organisational readiness in creating job opportunities for the neurodiverse population , as well as provide upskilling and support to select organisations .
“ Hiring neurodiverse talent brings an innovative opportunity for Petronas and other organisations to address business needs and contribute to nation building ,” says SVP of Group HR Management , Farehana Hanapiah . “ By harnessing the power of people who think differently , neurodiversity can help to bring innovation and creativity to the workplace while also developing better leaders that are more inclusive and empathetic .”

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