Staples Soul: A Case Study

Staples is a publically traded organization that has been existent for nearly thirty years. It stands as one of the top retail chains for technology, office supplies, and Copy and Print Services, all of which are available in-store, online and through delivery (Company Overview). The company proudly employs and serves thousands of people and businesses across the globe, with 14,000 employees and 330+ stores in Canada alone. Additionally, it offers a variety of products and services that appeal to a wide-ranging population. Its mission is to provide more products easily to customers so that they can also do more (Company Overview). Considering these elements, Staples has built its company on valuing the importance of customer needs, and demonstrates this approach through their philosophy of the “Staples …show more content…
Before an organization can create a plan to accommodate individuals with specialized needs, it is important to first understand what exactly constitutes a disability. A disability can be described as a broad term, which consists of physical, mental or cognitive disorders, or impairments that causes any sort of limitations to the being, including disabilities that are described as “non-evident”, which are not visible but do exist (OHRC). Organizations need to acknowledge the different levels of disabilities and establish the means to provide exceptional accommodations for those who require it. This implementation plan is designed for Staples as a corporation dealing with 50+ employees. It will create an outline of the steps that need to be taken in accordance with the stated dates for completion. Also, recommendations and conclusions on how these steps can be facilitated will be