by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African workplaces are falling short on disability inclusion, despite clear legal obligations under the Employment Equity Act and global commitments. That's according to Professor Armand Bam, Head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School. The latest Commission for Employment Equity report shows persons with disabilities make up just 1.4% of the workforce, far below the national 3% target - with even lower representation in senior leadership. Professor Bam warns that awareness is not enough as measurable action is urgently needed to move from compliance to true inclusion.....

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African workplaces are falling short on disability inclusion, despite clear legal obligations under the Employment Equity Act and global commitments. That's according to Professor Armand Bam, Head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School. The latest Commission for Employment Equity report shows persons with disabilities make up just 1.4% of the workforce, far below the national 3% target - with even lower representation in senior leadership. Professor Bam warns that awareness is not enough as measurable action is urgently needed to move from compliance to true inclusion.....
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