Text version of ‘Sheryl Hawke’ video

Text: Sheryl Hawke from Silverglo hired one of WISE Employment's clients in 2008.

Text: Sheryl shares her experience working with WISE Employment...

Text: What kind of business is Silverglo?

Sheryl Hawke: Silverglo has been around in excess of fifty years. We manufacture generally out of stainless steel, pressings, deep drawings, spinning and we do a lot of specialised work. People bring their problems to us and we can hopefully solve them. We also have Jomack manufacturing, which is one of our companies. We make electrical catering equipment, like hot water urns and pie warmers and things like that. And Renown silverware, we do silver tableware, giftware and we also specialise in trophies. We make the Cox Plate.

Text: When did you first hear about WISE Employment?

Sheryl Hawke: We got cold called from somebody from the Richmond office - Francesca was very nice and was helpful on the phone. We were in a bit of a busy spurt at the time and I had heard the murmurings that we might need to put someone on. So I spoke to the factory manager and Francesca was great. She shortlisted some people she thought were appropriate for the role, we needed someone to do process type, machine operator work. We got a few people out here one morning and interviewed them and picked the most appropriate person for the role and he started quite soon after that and was able to help us here for quite a few weeks.

Text: Was there any post placement support for you?

Sheryl Hawke: Francesca was in contact, she popped out, she was always at the end of the phone or email. She was very good in her backup and anytime we had a question she was always available. So, very good support.

Text: What would you suggest to other employers who are considering employing someone with a disability?

Sheryl Hawke: I'd say don't close your mind to it. There are many many good people who are looking for jobs and they are able to do the work. Especially when they come with the support network such as WISE, by all means give it your attention. People with disabilities can prove to be very good employees and they shouldn't be overlooked.

Text: What advice would you offer other employers who are looking for staff?

Sheryl Hawke: If anyone was saying they were in need of staff I would definitely recommend WISE employment. They were able to assist us when we needed assistance and came through for us with an employee and made it a very quick and easy process.

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