Thursday 28 March 2024

HSBC Malta embraces disability as part of diversity and inclusion

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), HSBC Malta celebrated diversity and inclusion at its workplace.

While celebrations marking this day at HSBC Group were held worldwide, HSBC Malta welcomed Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Aging, Justyne Caruana at its business centre in Qormi.  She was greeted by HSBC’s management, and employees, including staff members with disabilities.

Hon. Justyne Caruana said: “HSBC group is striving to include persons with disability in their workforce and I hope that this will continue and increase. The Malta Budget presented for next year prioritises employment for persons with disability giving incentives for companies to employ persons with disability, just as HSBC does.”

HSBC Malta Head of Human Resources Mandy Garner said: “People with disabilities have talents and skills that can enhance our business and operations – we do not see the disability but focus on “ability”. HSBC Malta is forever committed to close the gap in the employment of disabled individuals in our diverse workforce, for we are fully aware of their abilities, their needs, their potential and their contribution.”

Beyond the steps to ensure a welcoming workplace for disabled individuals, HSBC is committed to bolstering its operations to become more accessible to people with disabilities. In October 2014, the bank announced the successful installation and commissioning of its Talking ATMs for visually impaired customers. The facility will be extended to the Bank’s entire ATM network in Malta in 2015.

During the same month, HSBC Malta partnered with Richmond Foundation to mark the Group-wide “Focus on Ability” with an emphasis on physical and mental health awareness and wellbeing in the workplace.

Additionally, the Bank celebrates employee diversity and inclusion with formal and informal programmes as well as special policies and training. The Bank has more than 50 employee resource groups (ERGs), which provide support and guidance to create an inclusive working environment.

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