Standard Chartered Bank has once again renewed its strong dedication to ensure the culture of workplace diversity and inclusion by expanding accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities.
The Bank says creating an enabling work environment that places value and respect on individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will continue to remain at the forefront of its organizational operations to boost overall performance.
“At Standard Chartered we are focused on building a culture of inclusion, which is a critical lever to the bank’s success. Our unique diversity, alongside our inclusive values and culture are essential building blocks and drivers of our purpose. This enables our staff to unlock innovation, make better decisions, deliver our strategy, live our valued behaviours, and “Here for good.”
“As partners and employers, we need to be passionate about driving inclusion in every sphere of our organizations and recruitment is one way to do this. We believe this fair would help you as much as possible kick start your dream, stay, and succeed in the job market. We also believe this will help you break the barriers you often encounter as well as destroying stereotypes”, says Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Mansa Nettey.
2024 Career Fair PLWDs
She was speaking at the 2024 Career Fair for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).
The programme was put together by Standard Chartered Bank Ghana as part of a raft of advocacy measures to foster inclusion at the workplace and was held under the theme, ‘Empowering Inclusivity’.
For five years, the Bank has significantly contributed to the organization of the Career Fair through the collaboration of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD).
StanChart commitment
By actively working to eliminate barriers such as biases in hiring, staff promotion, and fostering diversity and inclusion, Standard Chartered does not only enhance its reputation as a responsible corporate citizens but also benefits from the diverse perspectives and talents that a diverse workforce brings, ultimately driving innovation and business success.
“As an organization, this Career Fair, is not another box ticking exercise towards driving inclusion at our workplace, but an appreciation of the benefits to both prospective employers and potential employees. It is our way of building inclusive communities. As partners and employers, we need to be passionate about driving inclusion in every sphere of our organizations and recruitment is one way to do this. We believe this fair would help you as much as possible kick start your dream, stay, and succeed in the job market. We also believe this will help you break the barriers you often encounter as well as destroying stereotypes.”
Mansa Nettey further added that, “At the Bank our premises are disability friendly with designated packing slots, washrooms as well as special teller areas. Our ATMs have braille keyboards for the visually impaired and we provided emergency flashlights on all the floors to help people with hearing impairment to see during an emergency. All our emergency evacuations procedures take people living with disability into consideration.”
The Bank is thankful to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British Council, Altruistic Foundation, Promoting Equal Rights for Women and Girls with Disabilities in Ghana (PERD), United Nations Ghana and Orica West Africa and the Multimedia Group for all the work you do to drive inclusion. Special thanks to the committee that worked earnestly to put the Boot Camp and Career Fair together, you have done an awesome job.
What the Ghana Disability Acts says
It states that, “A person with disability shall not be deprived of the right to live with that person’s family or the right to participate in social, political, economic, creative or recreational activities.” As a Bank we strive to build an environment where everyone with the capability to excel can do so, underpinned by a culture where everyone feels safe, included, heard and respected for being their authentic unique self. We believe no one should be left out or behind in the workplace simply because they have a challenge. Work and progressing in work is the best route to raising living standards and a physical incapacity should not exclude one from being a part of that growth.