Annual list celebrates innovation in human resources by Canadian employers
“I firmly believe that when employees better understand how compensation works – from salary bands to benefits and equity – they are more engaged, empowered, and loyal to the organization.”
So says Giancarlo De Lisi, chief people officer at MSC, in discussing the company’s overhaul of its compensation framework.
“That belief served as the catalyst for this entire initiative.”
MSC is one of several employers that made the list of this year’s Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada — and is profiled in a special report.
The annual list from Canadian HR Reporter celebrates top Canadian employers when it comes to innovation in human resources.
This year’s winners include:
To see the full list of winners of this year’s Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada, click here.
Methodology:
Canadian HR Reporter’s Leading HR Teams report (previously Innovative HR Teams) recognizes firms that are breaking boundaries to move the HR profession forward, whether it’s by taking a progressive approach to recruitment, introducing new technology, or rolling out a groundbreaking reward and recognition strategy.
Readers were invited to submit entries showcasing HR teams that have agile, bold, and forward-thinking people strategies. Nominations focused on areas including talent management, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, and HR technology. Initiatives introduced and results achieved in 2025 were highlighted.
The CHRR team objectively assessed each entry for detailed information, true innovation, and proven success – along with benchmarking against the other entries – to determine the winners.
