Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

CEVA supports its disabled workforce

This year's theme reflects the current international political and policy context, particularly the Pact for the Future and the upcoming 2025 World Summit for Social Development, and the need to create momentum for achieving the 2030 Agenda. The theme seeks to amplify the centrality of the leadership role of persons with disabilities in all of these efforts - from the global to the local.

People with disabilities in logistics

At CEVA Logistics, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion is in our DNA. We know our people are our greatest asset. We aim to provide an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and can fulfil their potential.

CEVA is a global business, with 110,000 employees. UN figures state that 1.3bn people, around 15 percent of the world’s population have a disability. And 80 percent of those people live within developing countries. And we aim to echo those statistics in our workforce.

We know that increased diversity leads to different perspectives and ideas. As an organization that’s focused on finding innovative solutions to logistics challenges, we want to find these fresh and bold new perspectives.

Inspiring Journeys: Our Employees' Triumphs

Globally, we are marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by sharing stories from our colleagues, who are living with a disability and how they are contributing to the business. And we’ll take time to reflect on the different presentations of disability and how wider team members can actively support their differently abled colleagues.

Phil's Story

Introducing Phil, a trailblazer at CEVA Logistics, leading the way in piloting a groundbreaking program with WorkFit and the Down Syndrome Association. Phil's dedication has opened doors for individuals with Down syndrome to enter the workforce, breaking down barriers and fostering a more inclusive work environment. His impact extends beyond his personal journey, as evidenced by the success of Parris Griffin, another participant in the WorkFit program supported by the CEVA team in Doncaster. Phil's commitment showcases CEVA as not just an employer but a catalyst for positive change, actively fostering diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Witness Phil's impactful journey!

Filip’s story

Learn more about Filip’s growth story within CEVA. Filip joined the operations in Poland for one month in 2018 and now is a specialist in the Supply Chain Management department who works as a forklift operator while coordinating a whole team. His hearing impairment never was an obstacle to accessing the training required and obtaining the right qualifications to develop his career within CEVA.

Witness Filip's impactful journey!

Sathya's Empowering Journey

For three years, Sathya has been a key contributor in the Contract Logistics Value Added Service (VAS) department, handling tasks like stickering and shrink-wrapping for our customers. Despite communication challenges resulting from her hearing impairment, Sathya finds fulfillment and joy in her work at CEVA. A significant factor contributing to her positive experience is the camaraderie among her team members – a diverse group of eight individuals, each with different disabilities, fostering a unique and inclusive work environment.

Taking the initiative

Sathya's positive experience is backed by CEVA's proactive efforts. Supervisors and managers have ensured effective communication, embracing basic sign language, whiteboards, and text messaging. CEVA's commitment extends to on-the-job training, enabling Sathya to excel in her tasks.

To delve deeper into CEVA's commitment to inclusion, we spoke with Pandiarajan Veerappan (Pandia), Team Leader, and Alvin Yoon Pin Yong (Alvin), Contract Manager.