Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 21,309 (194 in CA)

NVIDIA provides flexible, virtual health-care benefits including Consult Plus for 24/7 access to telehealth services, Best Doctors for access to top specialists in Canada and beyond, Stanford Navigator for second opinions from Stanford University, and ReThink for employees and families with neurodiverse needs.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 111,585 (3,187 in CA)

Flex Appeal at SAP Canada allows employees to work non-traditional hours (flex time) and from remote, home office or other SAP locations (flex place). This ensures everyone is empowered to run at their personal best while continuing to drive success for SAP’s customers.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees:61,642 (2,129 in CA)

The volunteer time off program at Salesforce is crucial to how they give back to the community. Employees have seven paid days to volunteer, a yearly matching policy (up to $5,000), and the top 100 volunteers are granted $10,000 for a non-profit of their choice.

Head office: Halifax, NS
Employees: 11,410 (454 in CA)

Every year Admiral purchases £3,600 ($6,000 Cdn) worth of company stock for employees. These shares vest over three years before cashing out, with dividends paid in the interim. Their staff owns a piece of their workplace!

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 74,200 (2,161 in CA)

The comprehensive health benefits at Cisco Systems include unlimited mental health coverage, mindfulness and wellness resources and programs, a surrogacy or adoption reimbursement program (up to $20,000 CAD), top-up parental leave salary and much more.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 12,510 (603 in CA)

As part of their commitment to employee well-being, Intuit Canada provided nine paid recharge days in 2021 in addition to vacation days, a birthday day off, Juneteenth, Supplemental Sick Time (two weeks) and Family Support Time (up to four weeks).

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 413 in CA

Through Go Hilton, team members receive deep discounts on room rates and perks and can share them with family and friends. For their 100th anniversary, Go Hilton now provides 100 nights/year, Hilton Honors status, and after 10 years the discount rate is for life.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 570,000 (12,631 in CA)

The Bravo Zulu Award at FedEx is an “on the spot” recognition program to reward employees for superior performance that is above and beyond their normal job responsibilities. It is a monetary award including a letter of appreciation and FedEx swag.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 82,693 (64,434 in CA)

At RBC, diversity and inclusion is an engine for innovation and economic prosperity. They leverage their diversity to better develop ideas and people and create equitable opportunities for all employees to reach their potential, regardless of personal identities.

Head office: Burnaby, BC
Employees: 1,482 (909 in CA)

Flexible work options provide all Tractionites with a “Choose Your Own Adventure” formalized program to harmonize flexible work life. Based on a Tractionite’s tenure, they can work with their manager to choose the best working style for their well-being and productivity.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 334,800 (12,264 in CA)

Deloitte is committed to supporting their people’s well-being. Employees and eligible dependents enrolled in their benefits program can access $4,000/year of mental health support coverage, providing the resources needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

Head office: Toronto & Kitchener, ON
Employees: N/A

Block believes in a distributed work model. For the vast majority of roles, employees have the option to work from home, from a Block office or a combination of the two, and Block is focused on providing their employees with more flexibility.

Head office: Vancouver, BC
Employees: 6,000 (4,738 in CA)

Growth opportunities abound at JOEY, and they promote from within. All positions are posted internally, and 95% of their management team has come from a frontline position.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 92,985 (65,046 in CA)

TD launched the Total Well-Being app to help colleagues take charge of their well-being at work and at home. It’s an interactive and convenient way to access a wide range of services, credible well being content, discount programs and lifestyle challenges.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 58,000 (2,371 in CA)

As part of Grant Thornton’s coach development program, they have over 100 accredited coaches, most of whom are senior partners. Every six months new people are invited, with hundreds of junior people being coached across the firm by members of their senior leadership team.

Head office: Calgary, AB
Employees:1,005 in CA

The quarterly bonus program at Hi-Flyer is designed to recognize and reward the contributions of Hi-Flyer employees to the overall success of the company by focusing on results that directly drive overall organizational performance. The incentive ranges from $500 to $5,000.

Head office: Montreal, QC
Employees: 82,000 (11,500 in CA)

Oxygen is CGI’s worldwide health and wellness program. Backed by a multidisciplinary team specializing in workplace health, it supports members to adopt better lifestyle habits and is at the forefront of best practices in workplace health and wellness.

Head office:Oakville, ON
Employees: 2,179 (1,573in CA)

Geotab’s Hybrid Work model provides staff with the continued flexibility of working at home, with the balance of in-person collaboration and connection. Geotab has welcomed an 80/20 home/work balance.

Head office: Markham, ON
Employees: 284,114 (228 in CA)

Every employee at Hyundai can lease up to two vehicles (at the same address) at a reduced lease rate and choose a new vehicle approximately every 12,000 km. For managers this includes their luxury Genesis brand and includes a gas card and winter tires.

Head office: Edmonton, AB
Employees: 2,756 in CA

CWB values the personal and grassroots activities that make employees unique and that are crucial to their collective success. Their eight Employee Represented Groups play a crucial role in creating belonging and community, learning opportunities and employee-owned initiatives that positively affect engagement.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 3,240 (316 in CA)

Every July, Ryan offices around the globe close for an entire week to celebrate the previous year’s success. Everyone takes a week off at the same time, allowing their team members a truly unique opportunity to unplug and recharge.

Head office: Oakville, ON
Employees: 12,126 (1,732 in CA)

Kiewit puts employees in control of their career. Want an opportunity to prove yourself? Need adventure? Looking for a diverse career? Kiewit has it. As an international firm, from day one employees enjoy meaningful responsibilities and are empowered to gain experience through new projects and positions.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,802 (1,319 in CA)

Work. Your way. At Softchoice, people are at the centre of their approach, and the goal is to enable different types of work and provide a holistic workplace experience that considers inclusion, wellness, worklife blend, productivity and social connectedness.

Head office: Brampton, ON
Employees: 100,000 (2,372 in CA)

Each quarter, DHL Express recognizes eight employees and three leaders who live by their values and inspire and motivate others. This culture of recognition is key at DHL Express as they value their employees, their passion and contributions to company success.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 78,000 (250 in CA)

Whirlpool Canada cares about its employees’ well-being, constantly promoting a culture of wellness and social support. They have a Staying Connected Committee, flex benefits for Mental Health practitioners and many work-life flexibility options.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 42,100 (11,032 in CA)

The wellness program at Sun Life focuses on 3 pillars of wellness: financial, mental and physical. This program offers a suite of initiatives including digital tools for finances and investments, interactive mental health platforms and virtual fitness and meditation classes.

Head office: Edmonton, AB
Employees: 5,309 in CA

ATB’s hybrid work model creates better experiences, elevates their culture and increases performance by leveraging the best of both remote and onsite work. Corporate workplaces support collaboration, and work areas have plants and natural light to reduce stress and boost overall health.

Head office: Markham, ON
Employees: 6,128 (328 in CA)

From day one at Genesys, when employees need a day to reenergize or take care of personal business or want a week or more for family vacation, they discuss it with their manager, agree to the dates and take the time. It’s that simple.

Head office:Oakville, ON
Employees: 20,591 (1,047 in CA)

FCT has partnered with Dialogue to offer an all-in-one health-care solution that provides employees and their families with virtual access to meet health and well-being needs. They get 24/7 on-demand access to doctors, mental health practitioners and other professionals.

Head office: Dorval, QC
Employees: 110,873 (911 in CA)

Novartis offers many alternative work arrangements including remote working, part-time and job-sharing as well as meetingfree weeks and days.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 23,077 (196 in CA)

In addition to many celebratory inclusion and diversity initiatives, the Visa Visionaries series is aimed at facilitating open and honest discussion to educate and engage on pressing social and societal issues, with the goal of creating positive changes within and outside Visa.

Head office: Waterdown, ON
Employees: 43,000 (631 in CA)

The Maternity/Parental Leave top-up program at Stryker fills the “gap” between Employment Insurance earnings and an employee’s regular pay, up to a maximum of 100% of the employee’s pre-leave weekly earnings (not including overtime) for 26 weeks.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 77,644 (37,361 in CA)

Canadian Benefits Plan at Scotiabank supports employees’ total wellbeing – physical, mental, financial and social. This includes gender affirmation benefits, fertility treatments and parental leave policies that represent their focus on inclusion and holistically supporting their employees.

Head office: Vancouver, BC
Employees: 4,727 in CA

Cactus invests in the evolution of their future and current leaders and thrives by empowering their people. Through Cactus U, Career Days, Manager Bootcamp and their Red Seal Apprenticeship program, young leaders build the skills and competencies for dynamic leadership.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 2,245 (186 in CA)

Zynga’s benefits reflect their commitment to inclusivity and support for all. These include 100% paid premiums, gym membership, mental health and neurodiversity support programs, and an employee assistance program with up to six free therapy sessions.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 3,023 (2,647 in CA)

At OMERS and Oxford, they are committed to inclusive benefits with coverage for employees and their dependents who might be going through a gender transition. They also have gender-neutral bathrooms, and they added robust fertility coverage for employees looking to start a family.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 48,000 (663 in CA)

At RSM Canada, senior associates and above, as well as employees at applicable internal client service levels, are given the power to decide how much vacation to take each year with the freedom of unlimited paid time off.

Head office: Vancouver, BC
Employees: 18,900 (1,253 in CA)

RJ Cares Month is designed to celebrate and strengthen their passion for teamwork and giving back at a local level. Despite being physically apart, they found creative ways to make a difference together, spending 1,800 hours giving back to their communities.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 70,000 (411 in CA)

Every BD – Canada associate is eligible to win at least one Year End Award. These awards recognize exceptional contributions with prizes ranging from $100 to $4,000. They encourage collaboration, innovation, personal accountability and risk-taking.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 50,000 (1,021 in CA)

In addition to comprehensive benefits programs, Baxter offers supplementary benefits including wellness days, EAP programs, wellness accounts for things like music lessons and gym memberships, as well as “Perkopolis” memberships for savings on entertainment, travel, shopping and more.

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 13,660 (225 in CA)

Going beyond a traditional wellness spending account, Swiss Re has broadened the scope of this program during the pandemic to include reimbursement of virtual fitness classes, online wellness apps, ergonomic furniture, and other wellness tools and devices.

Head office: Vaughan, ON
Employees: 3791 in CA

The Mystery Guest Dining Program at Recipe Unlimited gives home office teammates a monthly dining allowance to wine and dine at participating restaurants in exchange for reviewing the overall experience. All teammates receive a 20% discount card as well.

Head office: Oakville, ON
Employees: 31,514 (721 in CA)

Hilti’s caring culture supports worklife balance and team members’ diverse personal priorities. Their work-life balance programs now include telecommuting, flexible schedules, job sharing, sabbaticals and additional ‘pandemic leave’ for employees who need more time returning to work.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 600,000 (18,731 in CA)

Compass Group has a strong history of entry-level associates working their way up to senior positions. The “Own Your Development” program provides career guidance, mentors and resources to develop skills in individual, team and organizational development.

Head office: Pointe-Claire, QC
Employees:7,000 (238 in CA)

Employees at Ashfield enjoy benefits from day one. They are enrolled in benefits as of their first day (instead of waiting for the three months probationary period to end).

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 80,000 (2,200 in CA)

Mondēlez has made a significant commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Highlights include their Employee Inclusion Groups, June 21 (National Indigenous Peoples Day) is an official company holiday, and every employee in the Canada Business Unit has a #Inclusion objective that is tracked.

Head office: Markham, ON
Employees: 15,455 (102 in CA)

The WE-CAN (Women’s Employee Resource Group) at Astellas promotes gender equality and advancement of women. This group provides a network that engages employees with opportunities that encourage personal growth and contribute to a sound and balanced lifestyle.

Head office: Woodstock, NB
Employees: 5,648 (4,301 in CA)

The FMI Bursary Program provides employees and children of employees with the opportunity to be selected as recipients of one of 10 $1,000 bursaries towards postsecondary education annually.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 6,528 in CA

Rexall has a ‘continuous listening strategy’ to ensure employee voices are heard and understood. Through annual engagement surveys and bi-monthly pulse surveys, they keep their finger on the pulse of engagement and have improved overall engagement by 30 percentage points.

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 168,045 (6,311 in CA)

The training and development programs at DHL Supply Chain position their associates for success – at all levels of their career. Plus, they offer time off and work arrangements that promote flexibility and work-life balance.