Singapore-based website earns Platinum Enabling Mark from SG Enable for successful disability inclusion efforts
In a commendable move towards fostering an inclusive work environment, the bank, a founding member of the Singapore Business Network on Disability (SBNoD), has taken significant strides in promoting disability inclusion.
The bank's Work Placement Program offers structured training and professional experience to students with disabilities, spanning various bank divisions over a 10-week period. Notably, several students have been hired into permanent positions at the bank and other major corporations, following their participation in the program.
As a founding member of the SBNoD, the bank collaborates with other companies and stakeholders in Singapore to advance disability inclusion initiatives collectively. This network fosters shared learning and promotes best practices. The bank's commitment to disability inclusion is further demonstrated by its implementation of inclusive recruitment and retention practices, raising awareness and training, accessibility improvements, and the establishment of employee resource groups.
The bank's initiatives extend to ensuring physical, digital, and communication accessibility for employees with disabilities, including the use of assistive technologies, accessible facilities, and adaptable work environments. The bank also engages in training programs for all employees to raise awareness about disability inclusion, unconscious biases, and fostering an empathetic and supportive workplace culture.
The bank's employee resource group, dbEnable, aims to increase the participation and contribution of people with disabilities in the workplace. Last year, the bank introduced the Neurodiversity@work program in Singapore, collaborating with the Autism Resource Center to onboard six autistic individuals into Operations roles.
The bank's efforts in promoting disability inclusion have been recognised with the Platinum Enabling Mark by SG Enable, the highest tier of national-level accreditation for disability inclusion in Singapore. The award celebrates the bank's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and creating equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
In addition, the bank is taking progressive steps to expand hiring efforts for people with disabilities across the region. The bank collaborates with SG Enable to foster an inclusive workplace and create equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. These initiatives support employees with both visible and invisible disabilities, as part of a broader strategy to empower all employees and encourage a supportive work environment.
The SBNoD, of which the bank is a member, aims to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and raise disability awareness. The network provides job opportunities and promotes inclusivity in the community. The bank's active participation in SBNoD activities, alongside its own initiatives, positions it as a leader in disability inclusion in the Singaporean business landscape.
Students participating in the Work Placement Program are integrated into meaningful projects, contributing to the bank's innovative solutions. Through these initiatives, the bank is not only fostering a supportive work environment but also ensuring that it is a place where everyone can thrive and contribute to the bank's success.
The bank's Work Placement Program, focused on students with disabilities, cultivates their skills in multiple bank divisions over a 10-week period, often leading to permanent jobs not only at the bank but also other major businesses.
In conjunction with the SBNoD, the bank actively collaborates with other companies to foster disability inclusion initiatives and shares strategies for success in business, education-and-self-development, and finance.
