Proceeding from the leading role of Banque Misr in the field of social responsibility as one of the axes for achieving sustainable development in which it believes, Banque Misr supported one of the courses of the “Etaha” initiative launched by the Egyptian Banking Institute, the training branch of the Central Banque Misr. That serve as a link between people with determination who are looking for job opportunities and the banking sector. Banque Misr support for this course comes within the framework of its belief in equality in human rights, equal opportunities and the right of people of determination to be integrated into the society as part of it.
And it is worth mentioning that the Banking Institute launched this initiative to allow applicants to include their data on the platform designated for this after fulfilling the registration requirements, passing assessments and completing the training program to enhance the skills required for job. Then the data will be made available to those in charge of human resources departments in the Egyptian banking sector for their assistance in Potential employment opportunities whenever available and according to the terms and requirements of employment of each bank.
In this context, Mr. Hani Al-Samra, Head of Human Resources Sector, said, “Bank Misr pays great attention to supporting people of determination in society, as an integral part of society, and the bank has recently launched a “Shawer” campaign to overcome obstacles for people of determination who have hearing disabilities During their banking transactions. In coordination with the Egyptian Banking Institute, where the “Sign Language” program was presented to a number of customer service and reception officials in Banque Misr branches as a first stage, and it is being completed in the rest of the branches. With the aim of creating a communication link between people of determination with hearing disabilities and the bank’s employees, and overcoming all the obstacles they face during their banking transactions. And this comes in line with the directions of the state as well as the Central Bank of Egypt, which aims to provide all means of attention, care and support to people with special needs and improve the level of all services provided to them by the service sectors in the state, work to integrate them into society, and provide the best services for them.”
Mr. Abdel Aziz Nosseir, Executive Director of the Egyptian Banking Institute, expressed his happiness at launching a special course of the “Etaha” initiative for Banque Misr, wishing success and a promising future for all applicants. He also pointed that the institute has launched “Etaha” initiative to meet the state and Banque of Misr directions to support diversity in the work environment. And to complement its continuous efforts to develop technical and personal skills for young people, such as the Training for Employment Program, which aims to bridge the gap between academic education and the requirements for joining the labor market, as well as its activities in support of entrepreneurs and financial education. And to enhance the institute’s rule in supporting and developing the human capital from people of determination and contribute to their integration into the banking sector, and to build bridges of connection between the young cadres of people with determination and the banking sector.
It is worth noting that Banque Misr has provided many different facilities for people of determination, both in terms of providing banking products and services, as the bank gradually explains its services through sign language to facilitate for people of determination who suffer from hearing disabilities. It also often provides an audio explanation of the products for people who suffer from visual impartment in order to provide them with banking operations with ease. In addition to facilitating for them while they are inside any of the branches and facilitate their tasks by serving them is a faster way without waiting, as well as allocating ATMs to suit their needs. About 661 ATMs have been made available and equipped with a voice assistant, which help customers with visual disabilities, and 115 ATM have been provided to help customers with motor disabilities, this is all in the interest of the bank to provide services that facilitate for customers.
Banque Misr always seeks to enhance the excellence of its services in a way that contribute more to providing banking and financial services in an easy and advanced manner. In addition to maintaining its long-term success and to actively participate in fruitful partnership that reflects positively on all segments of society. The values and work strategies of Banque Misr always reflect its commitment to sustainable and prosperous development for Egypt.
