Though the Great Recession injected plenty of fear into the workforce, employees still expect a great deal from their employers. In an exclusive survey, conducted by Aon Hewitt, Maclean’s reveals the 50 Canadian organizations that are doing the best job of engaging their staff.
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Quittin’ time As confidence rises, workers will start looking for new jobs. Only top employers will be able to stop the rush. |
A friend in high places Thanks to the downturn, bosses feel closer to their employees than ever. But is it good for business? |
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Head of their class Canada’s small- and medium-sized employers |
Setting the standard McDonald’s manages to remain current and innovative thanks in part to its approach to fostering leadership |
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| Fair and flexible Some companies offer employees extra time off |
Good job, coach Hands-on coaching—as well as a serious commitment to ongoing training is helping companies score well with their employees |
Healthy and happy Many of the Best Employers offer on-site fitness centres |
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| It’s tool time Improving efficiency at work can increase engagement |
Ones to watch Though they didn’t crack Aon Hewitt’s lists, high marks from their employees positioned these 11 organizations on the cusp |
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