Building a more inclusive workforce

People with disabilities struggle to find jobs, but firms are committing to change things

President Halimah Yacob speaking at the launch of Enabling Employment Pledge, on March 11, 2020.
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This year's President's Challenge focuses on empowering people with disabilities.

One area that they have struggled with over the years is finding employment, so President Halimah Yacob is leading the charge in promoting more inclusive hiring practices.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 29, 2020, with the headline Building a more inclusive workforce. Subscribe