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Able and willing

Lack of inclusive policies means firms are missing out on top talent, reports Jolene Otremba. ...

Captain crusader

A spinal injury has not crippled Ajmal Samuel’s inclusive dreams, reports Jolene Otremba. ...

Taking trouble to avoid ill-advised moves on sick pay

Most employers will be familiar with dealing with employees absent on sick leave on occasion; this is an inevitable part of managing a workforce, writes Fiona Loughrey and Sarah Berkeley. ...

Disability discrimination lands 'dragon boat' in hot water

In the recent District Court case of Kan Che-sing v Lucky Dragon Boat (Belvedere) Restaurant Ltd, a restaurant owner was found guilty of discriminating against Kan – one of his waiters – on the basis of his disability and made to pay almost a year’s wages in compensation. ...

Globalisation prompts Asia-Pacific cultural shift

It's goodbye homogeneity, hello diversity, as organisations in Asia-Pacific wake up to the realities of ... ...

Help wanted for HK's disabled

Hong Kong takes great pride in its ability to integrate people from different cultures and backgrounds into its ... ...

Passion overcomes disability

You would not have guessed from talking to Mandy Tang, with her clear pronunciation and ... ...

Blind teacher points the way

Billy Yau Wai-lok cannot see his students but he feels their needs. Reputedly the only blind teacher in Hong Kong, he teaches English at ... ...

Key area of diversity strategy

Our commitment to diversity is based on three core elements... ...

Disability

The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on disability ... ...