06/04/2018
NLS/Signature Landscape (Monarch) manages the landscape maintenance for Microsoft’s Corporate Headquarters in Redmond, Washington, a 7 million square foot property where the landscape has become an attraction and beloved amenity among Microsoft’s employees. How we are building our team for the Microsoft account is just as rewarding for our local teams as working on such a distinguished property. In 2009, we introduced a Supported Employment Program for hiring qualified individuals with special needs. Schedules and tasks are designed to accommodate the special needs and skills of these team members. Monarch, Microsoft, our Supported Employment team and their families have all found tremendous value in this program. Today, this group makes up 25% of our Microsoft Maintenance team. We believe that when people are hired into jobs that match their interests and abilities, and have support, they can become successful, productive workers. Having fulfilling employment promotes independence and helps people with disabilities become fully integrated members of the community.
We are so proud to share this video showcasing Kyle Van Allan & Monarch Project Manager, Gabe Phillips.
This is one video of a seven-part series that dives into the Microsoft Real Estate and Facilities Supported Employment Program. This is Kyle, he is a crew me...