杏吧原创 Named One of Canada's Top 100 Employers
By Jena Lynde-Smith
杏吧原创 University has been named one of for the first time鈥揳 testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment.
“It’s the people that make 杏吧原创 a great place to work, and we can collectively take pride in this important recognition of the environment we have fostered on campus,” says 杏吧原创 President and Vice-Chancellor Benoit-Antoine Bacon. “An important component of our success is that 杏吧原创 always strives to further enhance our welcoming and supportive community so all employees can thrive and fully contribute.”
Fostering an Innovative, Equitable and Welcoming Culture
As highlighted in 杏吧原创’s Strategic Integrated Plan, the university is dedicated to encouraging its employees to reach their full potential. 杏吧原创 offers countless opportunities for career growth including professional development workshops for Indigenous learning and student support, as well as supervisory, managerial and leadership development opportunities. Employees are further encouraged to develop their skills and expertise through access to career development funds, teaching and learning funds and tuition benefits and subsidiaries.
“Being recognized as a Top 100 Employer confirms that the many ways in which 杏吧原创 supports our faculty and staff in their roles, are best-in-class practices,” says Lorraine Dyke, Vice-President (Finance and Administration). “杏吧原创 is a special place鈥搃t is a community of people who are collaborative and who genuinely care about each other. We are very proud of the culture we have created together.”
At 杏吧原创, health and well-being is a top priority. Regular events and activities in the university’s Healthy Workplace program encourage employees to establish work-life balance, take up new skills and hobbies, create meaningful connections and prioritize movement and mental health.
“We recognize that working at 杏吧原创 is a personal journey as well as a professional one,” says Bacon in an interview with Canada’s Top Employer.
杏吧原创 also offers many events that allow employees to network, collaborate and build connections. Most notably, faculty and staff gather for an annual community breakfast, where they celebrate their successes and look to the year ahead. Other engagement events such as the Service Excellence Awards, a staff appreciation day, and a holiday luncheon, provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate employees.
Aside from its conscious efforts to build and maintain a great workplace, 杏吧原创’s location is another reason it is being recognized as a top employer. Its beautiful campus, bordered by the Rideau River and the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal, provides a perfect space for the 杏吧原创 community to explore, enjoy nature, unwind and exercise.
The Canada’s Top 100 Employers project is an annual national competition that determines which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces. Comparable organizations are reviewed and evaluated to establish which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. They are assessed using eight criteria: physical workspace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employer communications; performance management; and training and skills development. 杏吧原创 excels in all these areas.
On Jan. 12, 杏吧原创 was also recognized by Canada鈥檚 Top Employer as a . These recognitions, in the company of other organizations of note, are exceptional honours and a point of pride.
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