Annual report ranks top employers in Canada based on in-depth surveys, interviews
Canadian HR Reporter is proud to announce the 5-Star Rewards & Recognition for 2023.
Employers on this year’s list recognize that putting people first is the best defence against corporate complacency.
They have implemented a variety of innovative incentives, including monetary awards, fully funded trips, learning opportunities and rewards that are within reach of everyone.
Almost one-half (44 per cent) say they recognize employees on a daily basis, while 28 per cent do so on a weekly basis — and 20 per cent do the recognition annually.
Be sure to check out the in-depth feature, where we talk to some of the winners to discuss the importance of offering effective employee recognition.
Methodology
Canadian HR Reporter’s 5-Star Rewards & Recognition entry process comprised two steps: an employer submission followed by an employee survey. Twenty-one organizations applied by completing an in-depth survey that detailed programs they initiated over the last two years to better recognize and reward employees.
Companies successful in the submission phase were then sent a link to an online employee survey to be circulated internally. The survey, which ran from Oct. 12 to 30, 2022, asked employees to rate their employer across a range of metrics that constituted drivers of employee satisfaction. In total, 653 responses were received from employees at the various organizations.
To be named to the 5-Star R&R list, companies had to meet a minimum number of responses based on size: 10 responses for organizations with 1 to 99 employees; 20 responses for those with 100 to 499; and 50 responses from companies with 500+ employees.
Organizations that achieved an overall employee satisfaction rating of at least 75% were recognized as 5-Star awardees.
