Construction Fasteners Sees Positive Impact On Culture and Growth
In just three words, Bill Howson, President at Construction Fasteners and Tools Ltd (CFT) in Saskatoon quickly describes the positive impact of having an employee with an intellectual disability as part of his team – hardworking, positive and capable.
Pacific Bolt Aligns Employee Skill with Job
One of the biggest barriers to inclusive hiring is the perception of exceptional costs to accommodate someone with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, a recent study of 2,000 employers by the Job Accommodation Network showed that 57% of employers reported zero additional costs from hiring an individual with an intellectual disability […]
A Star Player In the Liberty Grand Kitchen
When Ingrid Rochard, Stewardship Manager at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto, Ontario decided to hire an individual with autism she was initially very apprehensive.
Workplace Diversity Pushes Deloitte Ahead of Competitors
As a global professional services company, Deloitte LLP is well known and highly regarded for its diversity and inclusion programs. The company has led and participated in various research studies and reports that demonstrate the business case for hiring individuals with disabilities. According to Kathy Earl, Senior Manager, Business Services and Facilities in Calgary, Alberta, […]
Costco Hires Hundreds of “Model Employees” through Ready, Willing, and Able
Vice President of Operations, Eastern Canada at Costco Wholesale, David Skinner, never anticipated how much an inclusive workforce would enhance his company’s success and corporate culture. “The outcomes are a lot better than we could ever imagine,” says Skinner, describing the candidates Costco has hired with intellectual disabilities as generally “model employees” who over time […]