Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: [email protected]
GREENFIELD – Ask Alex Padd what his job is at Red Robin in Greenfield, and he will run through the 10 specifics tasks assigned to him. The 21-year-old works 12 hours a week over four days, cleaning practically every aspect of the restaurant before it opens for the day.
"I like all my work," said Padd, 21, who was hired by the restaurant in March. "It's always great to be here and it's quiet, which really helps me focus on my tasks."
Padd is just one team member with a disability whom Assistant General Manager Alissa Jackson says is someone she feels honored to have the opportunity to hire. Now, because of its diverse and inclusive hiring practices that welcome individuals with disabilities into its workforce, Red Robin was recognized as an Exemplary Employer by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DWD/DVR) at an event at the restaurant's Greenfield location on Oct. 24.
The award was presented as Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed 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. Red Robin is one of more than 20 employers being recognized throughout the month for...
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