Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) recognizes Meijer as a Champion of Opportunity for its commitment and leadership in integrating individuals with disabilities into Ohio’s workforce. The awards were created to highlight Ohio companies committed to providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Meijer strives to integrate disability inclusion in hiring practices and workplace culture. The retailer is a member of the Ohio Business Leadership Network, a group of more than 100 employers committed to diversity hiring and sharing best practices. The human resources staff makes personal contact through a face-to-face meeting and facility tour with every OOD candidate who is interested in working at Meijer. Over the past year, Meijer has hired 25 people into retail stores and one person into their distribution facility.
For more information on the 2016 award recipients and OOD, click here.