BConnected, Solutions Ground engages corporates on disability inclusion
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Candidates with disabilities being interviewed
BConnected, in collaboration with the international business consultancy, Solutions Ground, in a landmark initiative, successfully convened one of Sri Lanka’s largest employer engagement programmes focused on disability-inclusive hiring.
Held in Colombo recently, at the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka, the event brought together 71 representatives from over 30 leading organisations to directly meet, assess, and interview 29 pre-screened candidates with disabilities, the organisers said in a media release.
This milestone event marked a decisive shift in how the corporate sector engages with disability inclusion, not as a peripheral conversation or corporate social responsibility initiative, but as a strategic approach to talent acquisition and workforce development. Representatives from sectors including hospitality, banking, logistics services, creative agencies, FMCG, retail, insurance, and business process outsourcing, were in attendance, many for the first time participating in a structured dialogue around disability employment.
Throughout the day, employers engaged in formal one-on-one interviews with each candidate, who represented a diverse range of abilities, qualifications, and professional interests.
“I would like to acknowledge BConnected’s pioneering initiative in organising the first career fair specifically for persons with disabilities (PWDs). This event was truly unique and sets a remarkable precedent in the industry,” said a corporate representative from a leading FMCG manufacturer in Sri Lanka.
Felicia Adhihetty, Managing Director of BConnected, described the initiative as a timely and transformative response to Sri Lanka’s growing call for equity in employment. “We created a platform for opportunity. This event proves that when corporate Sri Lanka is given a clear pathway to inclusion, it shows up with intent, humility, and purpose.”
Lakshan Madurasinghe, CEO/Founder of Solutions Ground, added, “This is our way of giving back, by doing what we know best. Preparing youth for the world of work, but this time, we focused on a group that is often left behind, despite their capabilities. Beyond just preparing the candidates, we also took the steps to prepare the companies.”
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