As workplace stress remains high, Canada's top companies give employees more reasons to stay
Fewer Canadians are looking to change jobs than at any point in the past three years. But that doesn't mean they're more engaged.
According to Canadian HR Reporter's latest data, the share of employees willing to switch jobs for better working conditions fell to 37.27% in 2026, while global employee engagement dropped to its lowest level since 2020.
Against that backdrop, retaining talent is becoming less about attraction and more about intention. That's what sets apart Employers of Choice 2026.
The 28 winning organizations invested heavily in flexibility and recognition and focused on structured mentorship and community impact.
Part of this year’s prestigious showcase are:
What the top workplaces shared was a commitment to creating workplaces employees actively choose, not simply remain in.
See how this year's awardees are responding to a workforce that wants more than a paycheque and how Canada’s best employers surpassed the 75% employee satisfaction benchmark.
