SINGAPORE - Companies play the most important role in ensuring more people with disabilities are hired, while the Government will continue to play a key role by offering support, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday .
Mr Wong highlighted the example of Vital, an agency at the Ministry of Finance which provides corporate shared services for the entire public service. Speaking at the Inclusive Business Forum held at Mediacorp's theatre in one-north, Mr Wong encouraged more companies to be more inclusive in their hiring.
He said:"We can and must do better. Because as we look to the future, what is clear is that the continued success of Singapore will rely not just on how much economic growth we can generate, but also how inclusive we can become as a society. We have to do more to ensure everyone can participate fully in the progress of our nation."
Mr Wong also noted that it is increasingly apparent that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense. He referred to a study commissioned by SG Enable and conducted by executive search and consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles.