Salesforce

Information Technology / Software
www.salesforce.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 30,000 (1,267 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

At Salesforce, the Chief Equality Officer and team work to foster equality throughout the organization and in the communities they serve. After a recent assessment of pay by gender, Salesforce committed roughly $3 million to address any gaps.

Ultimate Software

Information Technology / Software
www.ultimatesoftware.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 4,134 (147 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Ultimate Software’s year-long role-rotation program provides job enrichment, skill development and career exploration within the marketing department. Participants shadow current employees, build relationships and return to their roles prepared for new job opportunities as they arise.

Whirlpool Canada

Manufacturing & Production / Personal and Household goods
www.whirlpoolcorp.com

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 93,000 (250 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Whirlpool believes “there is no right way to do a wrong thing.” They hold compliance weeks; hosting workshops, sharing insights and ensuring operations are held to the highest standards of business ethics and integrity.

Stryker

Health Care / Medical sales / distribution
www.stryker.com

Head office: Hamilton, ON
Employees: 30,500 (306 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Growing talent is a core value at Stryker. Its Council of Young Professionals gives young talent a voice. The Council creates an inclusive community across Stryker, driving initiatives that attract, engage and retain young talent.

Intuit Canada

Information Technology / Software
www.intuit.ca

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 8,200 (380 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 to 2017

New employees are personally welcomed to the Intuit family, by the president, at a special breakfast. This is an opportunity to set the cultural tone, but also learn about the employee and their onboarding experience.

Grant Thornton LLP

Professional Services / Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing
www.GrantThornton.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,691 in Canada
Times on Cdn list: 2008 to 2017

Grant Thornton encourages Selfies. These self-assessments involve completing three statements about what employees are doing well, what they could do to improve their contribution, and a positive belief statement. 92% completed a Selfie this year.

The Capital Markets Company Limited (CAPCO)

Professional Services / Consulting – MGMT
www.capco.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 4,000 (235 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

To support their people’s aspirations, Capco provides up to $10,000 per year to pay for tuition reimbursement, and $5,000 per year towards training, professional certifications and conferences.

3M Canada

Manufacturing & Production
www.3M.ca

Head office: London, ON
Employees: 89,298 (1,945 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

3M uses Random Acts of Kindness to say ‘thank you’ in unexpected ways. Some acts align with holidays and others are completely random – regardless, those who deliver the random acts are sworn to secrecy.

Ryan ULC

Professional Services
www.ryan.com/canada

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 2,277 (192 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Client reference letters form part of the incentive compensation plan at Ryan. Employees can earn a bonus of $250 to $1,000 for receiving a letter of reference. These letters are then used for business promotion and development.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking/Credit Services
www.mbfs.ca

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 13,000 (159 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016

Departmental Open Houses at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services provide a popular forum for employees to share information about current projects, find new ways to collaborate and discover potential future career paths in a fun setting.

KFC

Hospitality / Food and Beverage Service
www.kfc.ca

Head office: Vaughan, ON
Employees: - (67 in Canada)
Times on Cdn list: NA

KFC grants employees four-day long weekends when a statutory holiday falls on a Monday or Friday – that’s eight extra days off per year! This benefit promotes work-life balance.

Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Canada Inc.

Professional Services
www.edelman.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 5,864 (257 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

‘Deskside Encounters’ at Edelman allow employees to sit beside senior leaders for a week. During this incredibly transparent experience, employees learn from the leader and have access to all senior leadership meetings and client discussions.

Admiral Insurance

Financial Services & Insurance / Auto Insurance
www.joinadmiral.ca

Head office: Halifax, NS
Employees: 8,635 (413 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

Admiral Insurance uses Sensitivity Training to ensure their workplace is inclusive and supportive for all. The training educates staff about the challenges faced by many minority groups including cultural differences and gender identification and expression.

Ceridian

Information Technology / Software
www.ceridian.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 4,270 (1,662 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

New grads at Ceridian begin ‘Boot Camp’ following an intense agenda that includes product knowledge, day-in-the-life experiences, job shadowing, fun team-building and networking events, a departmental ‘buddy’ from their respective department and a dedicated mentor.

SAP Canada

Information Technology / Software
www.sap.com/canada

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 84,100 (3,253 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

SAP implemented reverse mentoring to help bridge the distance between the generations. A gen-xer or millennial mentors an experienced employee or leader. They talk about expectations, motivations and facilitate mutual learning and support.

Randstad Canada

Professional Services / Staffing & Recruitment
www.randstad.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 32,280 (894 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2007 to 2017

Randstad has moved away from annual performance appraisals and replaced them with Great Conversations. This helps employees achieve individual and career goals through meaningful, continuous coaching and feedback, with a focused commitment to personal development.

Indeed Canada Corp.

Information Technology
www.ca.indeed.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 5,361 (142 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Indeed’s holistic career plan includes the use of a career pathing tool that gives visibility into current role development and suggested future roles. To promote internal mobility, different functions host “open house” events for interested employees.

AbbVie Corporation

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
www.abbvie.ca/en

Head office: Montreal, QC
Employees: 33,000 (500 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

During Leadership Team Meetings at Abbvie, they rotate the decision maker. The assigned decision maker for the meeting gathers all the info required and makes a decision that the medical director supports, no matter what.

Cadence

Information Technology / Software
www.cadence.com

Head office: Ottawa, ON
Employees: 7,243 (63 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016, 2017

Cadence implemented a program called Flex 365. Designed to help high-potential talent pay off their student loan, this benefit serves as an excellent recruiting and retention tool for high-potential employees burdened with student loan debt.

Mastercard Canada

Information Technology
www.mastercard.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 12,078 (130 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Bring ‘The Whole You’ to work. With a focus on achieving results, Mastercard offers a flexible work environment that gives people the flexibility to get the job done when and where they work best.

Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc.

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals / Pharmaceuticals
www.astellas.ca

Head office: Markham, ON
Employees: 17,202 (137 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

Astellas launched the ‘What’s Your Story?’ culture contest. Employees recorded a 60- to 90-second video to share their story about what makes Astellas special. The grand prize included Ted Talk training and video filming.

Phoenix Contact Ltd.

Manufacturing & Production / Electronics
www.phoenixcontact.ca

Head office: Milton, ON
Employees: 15,000 (61 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017

Good or bad, Phoenix Contact communicates corporate performance figures every day via their intranet. All employees have access to a visual demonstration of where organizational performance is that day verses their year end target.

Kronos Incorporated

Information Technology
www.kronos.com

Head office: Montreal, QC
Employees: 5,414 (365 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016, 2017

To alleviate the financial burden of childcare, Kronos employees can request reimbursement for childcare expenses such as daycare costs or summer camp fees, up to a maximum of $500 per year, per employee.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Manufacturing & Production / Food products / Beverages
www.corby.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: - (151 in Canada)
Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Once a candidate joins Corby, they are given feedback on their assessment. This includes a detailed outline of strengths and opportunities, allowing the new hire to see where they place against the Corby standard.

Dun & Bradstreet Canada

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking/Credit Services
www.dnb.com/ca-en

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 4,951 (76 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Each office at Dun & Bradstreet names a ‘Diversity & Inclusion Champion.’ This team member works closely with the site leadership committees in order to organize events around diversity and inclusion.

ARI

Professional Services
www.arifleet.ca

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 2,139 (300 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2017

ARI’s Executive Challenge, modelled after “Shark Tank,” connects employee ideas with business needs. Employees form teams, collaborate, develop ideas and present to the “sharks;” the best ideas are rewarded and selected for implementation.

EY

Professional Services
www.ey.com/ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 230,000 (4,991 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006 to 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017

EY Badges allows employees at EY Canada to showcase their valuable future-focused skills to colleagues and the wider market. Each badge represents a new level of learning, experiences and contributions, helping to unlock career growth.

FCT

Financial Services & Insurance / Home Insurance
www.fct.ca

Head office: Oakville, ON
Employees: 17,300 (843 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016, 2017

When a new employee joins FCT, the whole team writes personalized welcome messages on a Welcome Poster that is displayed on the new employee’s desk prior to his/her arrival.

Cactus Restaurants Ltd.

Hospitality / Food and Beverage Service
www.cactusclubcafe.com

Head office: Vancouver, BC
Employees: 4,527 in Canada
Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016, 2017

To identify management potential and spark interest among employees about the possibility of a career with the company, Cactus holds regular Career Days that include educational seminars, focus groups and interactive team building.

Morningstar Canada

Financial Services & Insurance / Investments
www.morningstar.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 4,488 (116 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

The MorningStarter initiative offers work shadowing opportunities. Staff can also have one-on-one conversations with a Morningstar employee from another department, talk with a senior management member or participate in a randomly selected roundtable group.

Devon Canada

Manufacturing & Production / Energy Distribution
www.devonenergy.com

Head office: Calgary, AB
Employees: 3,470 (869 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015

Devon works with an external vendor to find the day’s most relevant and timely stories impacting Devon’s operations. These stories, positive or negative, are distributed to those who subscribe to the daily Media Monitoring alert.

Thomson Reuters Canada Ltd.

Media / Publishing and printing
www.thomsonreuters.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 52,000 (1,247 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006 to 2015, 2017

Thomson Reuters has a ‘meeting free time zone’ between noon and 1:30 pm Monday to Thursday. This ensures employees take time for lunch every day and have dedicated time to focus on work/projects instead of meetings.

JOEY Restaurant Group

Hospitality / Food and Beverage Service
www.joeyrestaurants.com

Head office: Vancouver, BC
Employees: 4,500 (4,000 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2010 to 2017

JOEY is strongly committed to developing and growing leaders from within. The company’s president, who started as a dishwasher, is an excellent example of the opportunity available to ALL employees.

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

Automotive
www.hyundaicanada.com

Head office: Markham, ON
Employees: 118,320 (205 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: NA

Employees can lease up to two vehicles at a reduced lease rate. This includes the cost of insurance and maintenance. Employees choose the make, model and trim, and can choose a new vehicle every 12,000 km.

G Adventures

Retail / Specialty
www.gadventures.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,723 (244 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

”Peeling Back the Layers” is a video series at G Adventures featuring fun and informative interviews with its leadership team. The interviews allow employees to learn more about their leaders both professionally and personally.

Wavemaker Canada ULC

Media
www.wavemakerglobal.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 3,000 (140 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

Wavemaker Canada is part of a global initiative to ensure gender equality across the agency. This is achieved through various means – creating a network of female mentors, career development sessions and customized career plans.

Meltwater

Media / Online Internet Services
www.meltwater.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,700 (79 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

When executives and senior managers at Meltwater visit a particular office, they invite all employees for a meal or drinks so they can get to know each other in a more informal setting.

RBC

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking/Credit Services
www.rbc.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 76,100 (57,687 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2009 to 2017

The My Community platform at RBC enables employees to identify volunteer opportunities, organize or sign up for volunteer activities, apply for RBC volunteer grants for a charity, and donate to the charity of their choice.

Kiewit

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate / Infrastructure
www.kiewit.com

Head office: Oakville, ON
Employees: 9,543 (1,312 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

At Kiewit, safety is everyone’s responsibility and employees are not only authorized, but expected, to speak up when they see something concerning. Kiewit has implemented several gold-standard programs including training and Craft Voice in Safety (CVIS).

TJX Canada

Retail / Specialty
www.tjxcanada.ca

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 235,000 (25,790 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

TJX encourages its associates to carpool to work by offering the Smart Commute program. Not only do participants save money, they are also able to take advantage of preferred parking at the buildings.

TD Bank Group

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking/Credit Services
www.td.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 87,916 (59,368 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006 to 2017

The Diversity Sourcing Team at TD Bank takes on a strategic sourcing role focused solely on attracting top talent from the LGBT community and executing an LGBT talent strategy enterprise-wide within Canada.

Capital One Canada

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking / Credit Services
www.capitalone.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 49,300 (1,262 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

The Surprise and Delight program at Capital One empowers employees to follow up on customer conversations, provide personalized care, and create connections with the customers they serve.

Hilti Canada Corporation

Professional Services
www.careers.hilti.ca

Head office: Mississauga, ON
Employees: 27,000 (1,048 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017

Hilti hired two individuals who focus solely on the immigration and integration of international hires. This initiative helps the company diversify its workforce by facilitating easy internal movement across borders.

BMO Financial Group

Financial Services & Insurance / Banking/Credit Services
www.bmo.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 46,021 (29,886 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

Inspired by Humans of New York, BMO’s #Empathy is a series of small nudges that encourage colleagues to share a little about themselves. Examples include happiest memories and life-changing moments.

SC Johnson

Manufacturing & Production / Fast Moving Consumer Goods
www.scjohnson.ca

Head office: Brantford, ON
Employees: 13,000 (333 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006 to 2014, 2017

Remote employees at SC Johnson have a “Remote Sales Employee Liaison” who keeps them connected by sharing information, updates and best practices to ensure remote employees continue to feel connected and engaged.

LoyaltyOne Co.

Financial Services and Insurance
www.loyalty.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,356 (1,167 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2016, 2017

Loyalty One established a Millennial Advisory Committee, comprised of Generation Y associates, who provide feedback and insights on programs, and act as champions in driving culture and values through a grassroots approach.

VW Credit Canada, Inc.

Professional Services / Consulting – MGMT
www.vwfinance.ca

Head office: Saint-Laurent, QC
Employees: 15,531 (132 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

At VW Credit, they have a “rotating roundtable” where four different employees every quarter are given real face time with the president and other senior executives to discuss concerns they may have.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada

Professional Services
www.hkstrategies.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 2,000 (173 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2007 to 2017

Hill+Knowlton uses its Alumni Page on LinkedIn as a recruitment tool. This enables the firm to attract “boomerang” employees, some of whom may even be living abroad, and welcome them back to the H+K family.

Softchoice

Information Technology / IT Consulting
www.softchoice.com

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 1,726 (1,207 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2006 to 2017

Softchoice knows that 70% of individual development occurs on the job, largely through coaching from managers. The company delivers ‘The Coaching Habit,’ a collaborative program designed to help managers use coaching as a habit.

The Adecco Group, Canada

Professional Services / Staffing & Recruitment
www.adecco.ca

Head office: Toronto, ON
Employees: 33,000 (316 in Can)
Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2016, 2017

At The Addeco Group, when internal candidates are unsuccessful, the ‘What is Your Dream?’ exercise helps them determine what they really want to achieve. This allows them to re-focus and strengthen skills for future opportunities.