New Website Helps Local Companies Hire Untapped Potential
Does your company want to hire employees who are reliable and motivated?
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Douglas College and POLARIS Employment Services Society have launched a new website to help local businesses hire people with disabilities, an often overlooked talent pool that can provide companies with a competitive edge.
TriCities10x10Challenge.com provides a practical introduction to businesses that want to address disability issues as well as a resource guide to HR materials and financial incentives. Local businesses can also contact the Chamber directly, if they want to be partnered with a support agency that can provide qualified candidates for jobs, along with initial job coaching support if needed.
The website was designed with accessibility in mind, to encourage the business community to consider this issue as a business opportunity.
An innovative style switcher gives users the ability to view (or listen) the website in different modes, depending on their needs. The website was developed by Dave Zille and his team at Dazil Internet Services. When asked about his experience in developing the site, Zille said,
“The vast majority of existing websites do not consider accessibility for individuals who may be vision impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, or have cognitive or mobility impairments. Good design is what many think of when they think of web development, however, accessibility is often overlooked and is just as important as design. The experience of building the Tri-Cities 10 by 10 site has resulted in a shift in how we approach our work.”
If you are an employer looking to hire, the benefits of tapping into this source of skilled and capable employees are limitless. To find out more, please contact: Matthew Danchuk, Director of Marketing – Tri-Cities 10 x 10 Challenge at 604-464-2716.
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