Business
KFH Participates in the (Partners in Employing them) Initiative
KUWAIT CITY, Apr 17: As part of its leadership in social responsibility and commitment to supporting and empowering people with special needs, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) participated in the “Partners in Employing Them” career fair, organized in collaboration with the Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA).
The two-day event was held at the Cultural Center of Kuwait University under the patronage and in the presence of Kuwait Minister of Social Affairs, Children and Family Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila.
At KFH’s booth, a dedicated team from the Human Resources Recruitment Department explained the available employment opportunities for people with special needs. KFH is keen to participate in such initiatives to help employthis special segment into the banking sector and encourage themtobe part of the workforce.
KFH is committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities and launching various initiatives aimed at helping people with special needs join the job market.
In collaboration with the Kuwait Society for the Handicapped (KSH), KFH annually recruits a group of individuals with special needs to train and work across differentdepartments. This initiative, the first of its kind in the Kuwaiti banking sector, recently concluded its fourth edition, underscoring KFH’s leading role in sustainability and its dedication to the principles of inclusion and diversity.
Believing in the importance of supporting all segments of society, KFH strives to foster talent development and provide the ideal environment for success. Additionally, the Bank is committed to enhancing the skills and capabilities of people with special needs, empowering them to integrate into society and acquire new professional skills.
KFH continues to provide specialized services to customers with special needs across various levels, including sign language-trained staff at branches, designated parking spaces, wheelchairs, accessible entrances, ATMs equipped with accessibility features such as audio assistance, and Braille-printed account opening forms and contracts.