World of HR: Vodacom South Africa brings sign language into the workplace
The company is embedding the language into employee programs and providing sign language education to create a more inclusive workplace for Deaf employees.
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The company is embedding the language into employee programs and providing sign language education to create a more inclusive workplace for Deaf employees.
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