For PepsiCo Canada Foods, inclusive hiring is successful!
PepsiCo Canada employs nearly 11,000 Canadians and is organized into two business units – PepsiCo Beverages Canada and PepsiCo Foods Canada. PepsiCo is celebrated for its commitment to doing business the right way. As a company, it believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion is doing business the right way and a guarantee of […]
Ready Willing and Able Welcomes New National Employer Partner BMO
Ready, Willing and Able is very pleased to announce that BMO Financial Group has become the first financial institution to become a RWA national employer partner. BMO is committed to supporting diverse customers, colleagues, and communities, and in September of this year boldly announced their multi-year diversity strategy – Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025. Through […]
Shoppers Drug Mart Builds a United and Inclusive Team
Through their work together, Shoppers Drug Mart in the Yukon Territory and Ready, Willing, and Able (RWA) are proving that inclusive hiring works! To find out more, check out our full story: http://readywillingable.ca/blog/stories/shoppers-drug-mart-builds-united-inclusive-team/
A Business that Reflects the Community: Circle K-Subway's Commitment to Inclusion
With 3 successful hires, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) and Circle K-Subway have collaborated to build a flourishing new partnership! Follow the link below to check out the full story: http://readywillingable.ca/blog/stories/business-reflects-community-circle-k-subways-commitment-inclusion/
A Business that Reflects the Community: Circle K-Subway’s Commitment to Inclusion
With 3 successful hires, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) and Circle K-Subway have collaborated to build a flourishing new partnership! Follow the link below to check out the full story: http://readywillingable.ca/blog/stories/business-reflects-community-circle-k-subways-commitment-inclusion/
Building An Inclusive Culture at Atlantic Grocery Distributors
Fear of the unknown often holds organizations back from building an inclusive workforce. According to a recent report by the Institute of Corporate Productivity, preconceived concerns about hiring workers with intellectual disabilities averaged 42% higher than challenges actually experienced employing them. At Atlantic Grocery Distributors Ltd. (AGD) in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, this concern was top […]
Wendy's Inclusive Hires Demonstrate a Zero Percent Turnover
Visit any Wendy’s Restaurant in Prince Edward Island and you’ll find a diverse and inclusive workforce that has been part of the corporate culture for many years. “We’ve always been willing to hire anyone who wants to work. There are employees with some form of disability in every one of our restaurants,” says Mike Stargratt, […]
Wendy’s Inclusive Hires Demonstrate a Zero Percent Turnover
Visit any Wendy’s Restaurant in Prince Edward Island and you’ll find a diverse and inclusive workforce that has been part of the corporate culture for many years. “We’ve always been willing to hire anyone who wants to work. There are employees with some form of disability in every one of our restaurants,” says Mike Stargratt, […]
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. As Howson describes Chris, a packager who has worked part time at CFT for more than […]
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 […]