Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
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Fax: (608) 266-1784
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BEAVER DAM – Conagra Brands Facilities & Operations Manager Gary DeVries says the company has always had a corporate culture of creating a workplace that feels like a family. This culture is reflected in the company's safety values tenant of "We CARE for one another."
"Let's get them in the door and make them feel welcome," DeVries he said about hiring new employees. "Once they are in the door, we make sure they feel part of the family."
Because of its diverse and inclusive hiring practices that welcome individuals with disabilities into its workforce, Conagra was recognized as an Exemplary Employer by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DWD/DVR) at an event Oct. 27 in Beaver Dam.
The award was presented as Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of October National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Wisconsin to highlight businesses that recruit and hire people with disabilities. Last year, more than 2,000 employers created more inclusive workplaces in Wisconsin. Conagra is one of 22 businesses being recognized throughout the month for leading the way to building a more diverse workforce in the state.
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