Institute releases annual top 50 list
What do the organizations on this year's 50 Best Workplaces in Canada list have in common? They all have five trust building dimensions — credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie — according to the Great Place to Work Institute, a global research firm.
The firm uses the "Trust Index" to survey employees and determine the top organizations. The index has 57 multiple choice questions and two open-ended questions, which provide an accurate, employee perspective on what it's like to work in the organization.
Some of the unique people practices the top organizations have implemented include:
• Retention Interviews: smart firms aren't waiting for the exit interview to solicit feedback about what's working well and what could be better.
• Peer to Peer Recognition: some organizations have built a culture of "thanks" that encourages employees to acknowledge each other for excellent work.
• Inspiring Physical Spaces: to inspire a sense of community, one company actually developed their rooftop space as an apiary (a place to keep bees).
• Going Green: find out who put their money where their mouth is – one of this year's winners has committed to becoming carbon neutral by this summer.
• Adoption Support: several companies now offer financial assistance to employees seeking to adopt — one as much as $15,000 per child.
2008 winners
The firm uses the "Trust Index" to survey employees and determine the top organizations. The index has 57 multiple choice questions and two open-ended questions, which provide an accurate, employee perspective on what it's like to work in the organization.
Some of the unique people practices the top organizations have implemented include:
• Retention Interviews: smart firms aren't waiting for the exit interview to solicit feedback about what's working well and what could be better.
• Peer to Peer Recognition: some organizations have built a culture of "thanks" that encourages employees to acknowledge each other for excellent work.
• Inspiring Physical Spaces: to inspire a sense of community, one company actually developed their rooftop space as an apiary (a place to keep bees).
• Going Green: find out who put their money where their mouth is – one of this year's winners has committed to becoming carbon neutral by this summer.
• Adoption Support: several companies now offer financial assistance to employees seeking to adopt — one as much as $15,000 per child.
2008 winners
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