A growing number of organizations are realizing the importance of engaging their employees to create a workplace culture focused on teamwork and productivity. Some of the companies leading the employee engagement charge were recognized today with Achievers’ 50 Most Engaged Workplaces awards.
“Companies that focus on employee engagement tend to perform better financially, attract and retain the best talent, and enjoy improved customer service and client retention,” commented Razor Suleman, founder and chair of Achievers, an organization started in Toronto (currently based in San Francisco) that offers software designed to reward top-performing employees. “These companies serve as role models for other businesses to engage their own employees and build success.”
The winning organizations were evaluated based on eight key elements of employee engagement: communication; leadership; culture; rewards and recognition; professional and personal growth; accountability and performance; vision and values; and corporate social responsibility.
“We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset,” said Bryce Conrad, president and CEO of Hydro Ottawa, which made the top 50 list for the third consecutive year in 2012. “From maintaining a healthy and safe work environment to providing ongoing development opportunities, we are committed to making Hydro Ottawa an exceptional place to work.”
Organizations on this year’s list will be honoured at award galas on October 25 in San Francisco and on November 14 in Toronto.
The full list of Canadian winners is as follows:
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3M Canada Company
Access Communications Co-operative Ltd.
Adecco Employment Services
All Weather Windows
Apex Distribution Inc.
Arrow Professional Services
Bayer Inc.
BC Housing
Bruce Power
Ceridian Canada Ltd.
CIBC Mellon
Contingent Workforce Solutions Inc.
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.
Edelman Canada
Eli Lilly Canada
Empathica Inc.
Enflick, Inc.
FCT
FIRMA Foreign Exchange
Flight Centre
Gap Adventures
Genesis Hospitality
GoodLife Fitness
Haute Culture Consulting Inc.
HR Downloads Inc.
Hydro Ottawa
IQ PARTNERS Inc.
Just Energy Corp.
KPMG LLP
Mayhew
MD Physician Services
Meridian
Molson Coors Canada
Monsanto Canada Inc.
NetSuite Canada Inc.
Nurse Next Door
PEER 1 Hosting
peopleCare Inc.
Polar Mobile
PowerStream Inc.
Rogers Communications Inc. – Customer Support
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Scotiabank Convention Centre
Siemens Canada
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
TeraGo Networks Inc.
The Johnson Corp.
The Little Potato Company
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