Bill Morris

Co-Founder, Blue Star Recyclers

Bill Morris is the e-Stewards Social Impact and Development Director for the Basel Action Network. He co-founded Blue Star Recyclers, a nonprofit social enterprise based in Colorado with a mission of recycling electronics to create jobs for people with disAbilities. As an e-Stewards certified recycler since 2013, Morris helped create the e-Stewards Advance+ workforce inclusion program for people with disabilities. He is the Colorado Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Small Businessperson of the Year, ARC Employer of the Year, and Colorado Recycler of the Year.

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Day 5 – March 23 March 23, 2022

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

An Untapped Labor Solution: Successfully Employing Those with Disabilities

Breakers K-L

Of the 50 million people in the U.S. with a disability, less than 20% are participating in the labor force. This workforce typically has lower rates of absenteeism, turnover, and lost time accidents. Learn about the process for hiring individuals who have a 98% on the clock task engagement to improve your productivity and bottom line. With this strategy, your business can leverage the talents of an underserved population, increase community engagement, and provide new opportunities for collaboration.