Singapore's website secures the Platinum Enabling Mark for disability inclusion from SG Enable, a recognition for excelling in inclusive practices.
Deutsche Bank's Commitment to Disability Inclusion in Singapore
Deutsche Bank, a leading global financial institution, has been at the forefront of promoting disability inclusion in Singapore for over a decade. Through its employee resource group, dbEnable, the bank has been actively fostering an environment where individuals with disabilities can thrive, contribute, and lead.
One of dbEnable's key initiatives is driving change to promote inclusion within the workplace. This includes the introduction of the Work Placement Program, which integrates students with disabilities into meaningful projects, contributing to the bank's innovative solutions. The program offers structured training and helps students develop practical skills for a successful career, with some students even being hired into permanent positions at the bank and other major corporations.
In 2020, Deutsche Bank launched the Neurodiversity@work program in collaboration with the Autism Resource Center, onboarding six autistic individuals into Operations roles. This initiative is part of the bank's broader strategy to empower all employees and encourage a supportive work environment.
dbEnable is also working closely with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability inclusion in Singapore, to foster an inclusive workplace and create equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The bank's efforts align with the goal of collectively working towards a more inclusive society.
The bank's commitment to disability inclusion has been recognised with the Platinum Enabling Mark from SG Enable, the highest national-level accreditation for disability inclusion in Singapore. This award celebrates the bank's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and creating equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
In addition to its internal initiatives, Deutsche Bank is collaborating with other like-minded businesses to share best practices and experiences. This collaboration aims to further the bank's goal of promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities and raising disability awareness.
Deutsche Bank was a founding member of the Singapore Business Network on Disability (SBNoD), further demonstrating its long-standing commitment to disability inclusion. The bank is also expanding its hiring efforts for people with disabilities across the region.
These initiatives by dbEnable highlight the bank's role in integrating disability inclusion into its culture and workforce, moving beyond accommodation to empowerment and leadership roles for persons with disabilities.
A) Deutsche Bank's business strategy extends beyond finance, including efforts in education-and-self-development, as evidenced by their Work Placement Program, which integrates students with disabilities into practical projects, offering training and fostering skill development.
B) In the realm of business, Deutsche Bank's commitment to disability inclusion extends beyond their operations in Singapore, as they collaborate with other like-minded businesses to share best practices and experiences, collectively working towards a more inclusive society.
