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Video – Ernst & Young embraces holistic workplace inclusivity

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

Year-on-year since 2019 there has only been a 0.1% incremental increase of people living with disabilities in the South African workplace, according to the Department of Employment and Labour. Ernst & Young believes that employment equity is about inclusion on every level and disability inclusion is a priority. Africa, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Ernst […]

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Drone pilots with disabilities

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

EOH, as an ICT organisation offers many opportunities in the workplace for people living with disabilities and believe that inclusion and equity and about sustainability not compliance. The company tries to be innovative in its offerings to achieve a truly inclusive workplace environment and apart from traditional opportunities in the ICT space of coding, a

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Engen helps Upington artisans with disabilities enter the workplace

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

Engen has partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) to launch an artisan training programme for 100 people with disabilities that will assist them with the skills required to enter the job market. Rolling out in Upington, in the Northern Cape this month, a group of 20 trainee beneficiaries commenced a one-month carpentry training

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Watch – Sci-Bono offering technology to learners with disabilities

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre runs programmes in Maths, Science and Technology specifically aimed at learners who engage in their exhibits and programmes. Opportunities are endless for learners living with disabilities in the fields of robotics, biology, life sciences and many more. Educational Officer at Sci-Bono, Xolane Nameka says they’re hoping to do more to accommodate

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Video – Vodacom connecting inclusion in the workplace

Career Expo, Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

Vodacom has a comprehensive inclusion policy driven by parent company Vodafone to provide workplace opportunities for everyone in the economically active population, particularly those living with disabilities. Phillip Robinson, Early Career Programmes at Vodacom believes South African companies have come a long way in creating inclusive workplace environments but there’s still work to be done.

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Watch – eDeaf and DEAFinition empowering and educating deaf culture in the workplace

Career Expo, Corporate Showcase, In the workplace / Disability Connect

eDeaf and sister company DEAFinition work together to enhance an understanding of deaf culture in the workplace. As part of the Disability Career Summit and Expo 2023, eDeaf and DEAFinition opened their doors to learners and corporate participants, explaining the importance of understanding the needs of hearing impaired people within a hearing environment. Work readiness

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Business in SA is badly lagging behind in employing workers with disabilities

In the workplace, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

With only 1.6% of people with disabilities in top management and 1.3% at senior management, representation is sparse and champions are few. By Dr Armand Bam for Daily Maverick It is estimated that 1.3 billion people globally experience significant disability. This is close to 20% of the world’s population, of which 80% are of working

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Durban mayor offers support to people living with disabilities

Current Affairs, In the workplace / Disability Connect

People with disabilities also have an opportunity to give their input on the 2023/24 Draft Budget public consultation. Steven Makhanya – IOL EThekwini mayor, councillor Mxolisi Kaunda, remarked when he outlined various tangible steps that the municipality would take steps to address challenges faced by people living with disabilities, during a meeting held at the

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Equity bill: Employers need to set targets

In the workplace, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

What will probably be one of the most far-reaching labour statutes in the recent past, the Employment Equity Amendment Bill (EEAB), has been assented to by the President and is expected to be implemented in September 2023. Jonathan Goldberg – Chairman, Global Business Solutions. The major amendment in the EEAB is that the Minister of

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Little Eden Society & Evac+Chair SA appeal to CEOs

Current Affairs, In the workplace / Disability Connect

Little Eden Society and Evac+Chair South Africa are joining forces to collaborate on the Annual Little Eden Society CEO Wheelchair Campaign® aimed at raising awareness of the daily challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities. Image: Germiston City News The CEO Wheelchair Campaign® encourages CEOs of corporations and any business to sign up and spend

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Video – Ernst & Young embraces holistic workplace inclusivity

Drone pilots with disabilities

Engen helps Upington artisans with disabilities enter the workplace

Watch – Sci-Bono offering technology to learners with disabilities

Video – Vodacom connecting inclusion in the workplace

Watch – eDeaf and DEAFinition empowering and educating deaf culture in the workplace

Business in SA is badly lagging behind in employing workers with disabilities

Durban mayor offers support to people living with disabilities

Equity bill: Employers need to set targets

Little Eden Society & Evac+Chair SA appeal to CEOs

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