Disabled woman working in a garment factory in Asia

Catalyst for Change: Disability-Inclusive Business in Asia-Pacific

Inclusive employment: Exchange of good corporate practices

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Singapore
Two workers communicate in sign language in an office

This session showcases innovative inclusive employment strategies and practices within leading companies in APAC, including ILO GBDN multinational enterprise members. It highlights successful approaches for hiring, retaining, and advancing the career development of persons with disabilities. Discussions also explore topics like workplace accommodations and learning from the lived experiences of employees with disabilities.

Panelists

Jacquie Milne
Jacquie Milne
Executive Director HR, MSD/Merck
Melissa Soh
Melissa Soh
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Standard Chartered
Vanessa Japay
Vanessa Japay
Human Resources Manager, Southstar Drug
Carrie Chow
Carrie Chow
Accessibility Evangelist, Atos
Aarti Bhardwaj
Aarti Bhardwaj
Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing Lead, Nestlé
Pratima Amonkar
Pratima Amonkar
Area Lead Strategy, Microsoft