Creating Inclusive Work Environments

QWE Practice Guideline: 440: Demonstrate the value of employees with disabilities

Target group: All organizations that employ persons with disabilities

Practice Description

By policy, no Work Services Corporation (WSC) employee is excluded from any company-sponsored social activity.

Implementation Process

By policy, no Work Services Corporation (WSC) employee is excluded from any company-sponsored social activity.  Social Activities include:

  • Monthly Birthday Parties
  • Valentine’s Day Party
  • Halloween Party which includes costumes and office “trick or treat"
  • Holiday Party which includes festive meal, live band, visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, carol singing, holiday gift card to each employee
  • Three Barbeque Lunches each year
  • Two Fishing Trips to Board Member’s Ranch each year
  • Company Picnic
  • Veteran’s Recognition Event
  • National Disability Employment Awareness Month Luncheon
  • Employee Recognition Luncheon
  • Safety Pizza Parties
  • Military Public Health Excellent Rating Pizza Parties

Outcomes/Results

  • As a result of these inclusion practices, employees with disabilities are made part of the WSC social and work culture.
  • Employees with disabilities participate in activities that facilitate communication with their peers and with persons without disabilities, broadening the scope of their social interactions.

NPA: Work Services Corporation
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Date Submitted: 2011
Website: https://www.workservicescorp.com/

Resources: Quality Work Environment Workbook