Employment agency breaking barriers for marginalized people on Vancouver Island

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A temp agency on Vancouver Island is taking a compassionate crack at the labour shortage.

is dedicated to finding safe workplaces for marginalized people, including those with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ and racialized communities.

Granley used to work in construction, where she said she was occasionally subjected to cutting comments on worksites. She got a gig through Spoonies in October, working at a Camosun College cafe. The agency vets every employer. Its founder has navigated accessibility barriers and championed mental health breaks for some team members.

 

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