![]() One of Morgan’s employees was a panelist at the recent Economic Alliance of Lewis County’s monthly luncheon. Quality came first, then speed came later.” “He became our best merchandiser,” Morgan said. He said it took a while to get to know each other. Morgan tells the story of one such young man. “In the end, we just want people to be who they are, and to create an environment of inclusion.” “We offer a place where someone with a disability can walk in with a resume and have a shot,” he said. He said he helps them set goals and find out what kind of work they are best at, and that they enjoy. He said along with simply time spent working, those with disabilities need the right tools and knowledge gained while on the job. ![]() He said once hired, it takes time and patience to find that perfect fit for a disabled employee. ![]() He said a first step for business owners is to first demystify that some people are not capable of employment. … And as a community business we have a responsibility that far exceeds our personal needs.” My mindset is that everyone has something to contribute. “We’re the ones that put limitations on them. “My view of someone with a disability is that everyone has a disability of some form,” he said. He calls his hiring practice simply doing “the right thing,” but it runs deeper than that. About 20 percent of his staff come from agencies that place disabled people with jobs. Michael Morgan is co-owner of the Grocery Outlet in Chehalis. ![]() Note: This story was produced by the Economic Alliance of Lewis County as part of it's monthly special section published in The Chronicle. ![]()
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