A leader in attracting good talent and offering supports at work, Olivia recognizes that engaging employees in the workplace is the “whole game” today where once it was seen as optical.Olivia is known to treat employees as customers, placing value and investment into retention. Her success follows her as a role model in developing people and is apparent in her designation at Grant Thornton LLP as well as her continued support with Ability Employers.
Ability Employers, an employer led group of dedicated, action oriented, business smart leaders who have committed themselves to promoting and implementing change for inclusivity and diversity in todays workforce. They have adopted this strategy by support, encouragement , and endless hours of volunteerism to promote a culture close to their hearts.
Scott at Giant Tiger values differences in both people and abilities. He is an employer who looks for the best in his employees abilities, differences, and talent. He has built a winning team. His best practices earned Scott the regional Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Award in 2011.
“The talent and training we received from TEAM Work Cooperative has been the single most impactful factor since opening our operation”
Mike Wallace, District Manager of operations and Joey Duguay, Manager, RBC. RBC was the 2015 Regional award winner for the Lieutenant Governor’s Person’s with Disabilities.
A company and employer needs to be a game changer, and that requires employers like Sharon, who are proactive, inventive, broad-minded and practices Human Resources with heart!
“When people go to work , they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home”- BB
Donna Gallant at the Trade Centre practices hiring people with various abilities with heart, strategy, inclusiveness and business sense.
Finding work hasn't been easy for Carrie despite being an intelligent and vibrant person. But, she found a job at Healthy Minds Cooperative and it's given her a chance to meet new people and learn new skills. Carrie glowingly says, "from creating newsletters to making social media posts, I am now actively engaged in the conversation about mental health recovery. As a person living with cerebral palsy and anxiety, I have been able to use my experiences to help others find their voice." This job means a lot to Carrie as it provides her a chance to learn, grow and be more creative. "Being a part HMC, I've made connections and crossed paths with inspiring individuals doing incredible work toward reducing the stigma around mental health. The social aspect of the job has improved my confidence, and the positive feedback I've recieved means a lot to me. Knowing that I can help to keep the discussion going and help contribute to something that helps our community feels amazing!"
Emmy Lou finally found the right position for her working at the QEII Hospital. "Coming from six years of shift work as a casual cook, my new job has given me a better work/life balance. Now I can attend my kids activities and still get paid because of the many benefits of being a permanent employee." While the job is fast-paced, helping others means a lot to Emmy Lou. "I provide administration and clerical support to an amazing team of medical professionals who give their patients excellent care. The most rewarding part of the job for me is finishing my shift and knowing all our patients were properly taken care of because I did my job as part of a team. It's very fulfilling for me that I'm not just staff but an essential part of a team that works miracles everyday."
The opportunity to work for an engineering consultant company has given Karsten more confidence and improved his overall sense of wellbeing. "It's given me a good source of stable income and a good health plan," he says. "Having these things allows other areas of my life to improve: my physical health, mental health and social life, and I can set long term goals now." While he typically works behind a screen, what Karsten likes most about the job is when he has the opportunity for field visits across the province. "This job allows me to feel that I am a part of something and it gives me a sense of belonging. In short, this job is allowing me to better myself."
As a fundraiser for the QEII Foundation Charity, Nicole is able to make difference for many people. "My job is directly related to helping people at the QEII by raising funds to improve health care. This allows the purchase of items and equipment that are not covered under the regular budget." Nicole's favorite part of working at the QEII Foundation is the kind interactions she has with others and receiving donations for the hospital. She feels included and respected at her job, and the CEO personally encourages her at work, which makes her feel valued. "The QEII Foundation has been very accomodating to me, and living with a disability means that I know that I will always face challenges, adversity and stigma; seeing this inclusion first hand gives me hope employers out there will be more willing to hire people with disabilities."
“What makes me feel confident is that I have learn so much from working and being able to do so much more on my Shifts. Also the support I have from my managers. If I need them for anything, they are very good to me and give me good guidance. They have the trust in me to do my Job and being responsible on doing my task and to reach goals and that makes me feel confident in my job. They also give me good comments and praise me for doing a good job….My parents also give me confidence because they know how hard I work and always support me and give me guidance”.
DJ Ace started his self-employment journey at 18 after taking a few DJ classes and working with a mentor. These early experiences helped him realize his passion for music and DJ'ing. With many years of experience under his belt now, DJ Ace continues to live and work in Halifax and you can find him at many regular events in Halifax. DJ Ace specializes in organizations that provide service to people with disabilities but is also available for almost any other type of setting you can imagine. He loves being involved in the HRM community and makes himself available for volunteering and charity events as much as he can.
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