Great recognition from Workbridge for employer
Cath Filer says it’s humbling to be recognised for her support in getting jobseekers with disabilities into employment.
Each year Workbridge Whanganui recognises a local employer with the Above and Beyond Award to mark International Day of People with Disabilies (IDPWD) and this year’s recipient is Cath Filer of OCS cleaning services. Four Workbridge jobseekers have recently joined the Flier’s OCS cleaning services team and they attended an afternoon tea and award presentation. Sam Powell has been in the job for three months and said he enjoys his early morning shifts.
“I had been out of work for a while and I am very happy to have a job. Every day is a bit different and I like being up early.”
Workbridge employment consultants Jo Rowan and James Metekingi presented Filer with the framed award and a bouquet. “Thank you for supporting our job seekers,” Rowan said. “We love the way you work with them and with us.”
Filer said she was “very humbled” by the award and said it has been a pleasure to welcome the new employees to her team. “I think you guys are great and I love your enthusiasm,” she said.
Working for OCS 20-year-old Maringi Ora Ranginui-Puru’s first job. “I have been studying towards a Certificate in Early Childhood Education and I want to continue my studies,” she said.
Metekingi said Workbridge will support her in continuing her studies while working and Filer said she can also support her employee to achieve her goals. OCS employs 38 staff in Whanganui.