Faysal Bank in collaboration with ConnectHear, launched Persons with Disabilities (Persons with Special Needs, PSN) Model Branch in Johar Town, Lahore. The objective being to revolutionize the banking experience for individuals with hearing impairments.
Faysal Bank has partnered with ConnectHear to support its inclusivity drive in sync with its values of Khidmat and Jiddat. The branch will offer assistance to the hearing-impaired community and ConnectHear will also provide training and sensitivity workshops to assist the bank staff in a better understanding of the Virtual Sign Language Interpretation application.
The Chief Guest Dr. Amjad Saqib, Founder, Akhuwat Foundation graced the occasion and reiterated that these DEI initiatives are tiny steps towards bigger achievements and that inclusion is the right of every individual. He took a tour of the branch specially designed for people with disabilities and appreciated Faysal Bank’s initiative to make financial services accessible for all.
In true synchronization with the Islamic ethos, Faysal Bank is committed to providing financial services for all. Mohammad Rizwan-ul-Haq, Head of Branch Distributions, reinforcing Faysal Bank’s commitment to an inclusive banking experience for all customers, said, “Prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work helps our organization attract and retain the best of talent.
Focusing on DEI allows our employees to be comfortable being themselves, leading to more creative and innovative ideas.”