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good to excellent. The scores indicated that those organizations
participating had good employee engagement with room to
improve.
Even more surprising was a marked increase across all three
key measures in 2020, and yet again in 2021. The results this year
show high levels of employee engagement across the organizations
that participated. Even during a pandemic when the traditional
world of work was turned upside down for many organizations
and employees, the results speak to a level of engagement that is
impressive by most standards.
As reported in previous years, the Best Places to Work listed on
the following pages build exceptional workplaces with an array
of progressive and innovative programs that make life better for
their people - and they benefit when it comes to attracting and
retaining top talent.
We break out the companies in three different employer size
categories: Small Business (10 to 19 employees); Medium Business
(20 to 80 employees); and Large Business (greater than 80 employees).
Generally speaking, smaller employers tend to score higher
than midsize employers, and midsize employers tend to score
higher than large employers.
This year's winners came out on top of a pool of more than 100
nominations, and combined, over 850 people work for these 15
standout companies.
These organizations are places where employees trust the people
they work with, have pride in the work they do and enjoy the people
they work with. When organizations instill a sense of honour and
pride in their employees, it increases employee retention, makes
for a healthier work culture and creates a place to work where
employees don't mind Mondays.
With the power dynamic in the employer-employee relationship
shifting in favour of employees, organizations can no longer take
engagement for granted. At Ahria, we believe everyone deserves
a great place to work because it is time to transform work for the
better, one person, one organization at a time.
If you are interested in further focusing on employee
engagement, organizational health and company culture, we have
a toolbox full of great ways to not only assess your company's
current temperature, but also ensure a positive environment is
maintained and continually nurtured to encourage growth and
optimal performance. We tailor our programs and services to suit
your needs and goals as an organization.
Now is the time to invest in your employees. We've all learned a
lot this past year; we were forced to adjust and be agile. Let's take
a step back and focus on the value creators in our organizations -
our employees - so when times get tough, you know they are there
with you.
- Terry Gillis, President & Managing
Partner, Ahria Consulting
WHAT DO THE
SYMBOLS
MEAN?
For all the Best Places to Work
organizations, the results of the Ahria
Employee Engagement survey are
reported as a score in five key areas,
represented by its own icon. Here's
what the symbols mean:
Overall
Engagement
An all-encompassing ranking
of how employees assess the
organization as a positive and fulfilling
place to work over the long-term.
Reported as a percentage.
Dedication
How strongly employees
believe their work engages
their skills and efforts, and
the resulting sense of meaning, enthusiasm,
inspiration, pride and challenge.
Out of five possible points.
Effort
A gauge of employees'
willingness to dedicate a high
level of energy and effort to
their work, even in the face of difficult
challenges. Out of five possible points.
Interest
A reflection of how focused
and happy employees are
while on the job, characterized
by time passing quickly and difficulty
separating oneself from work. Out
of five possible points.
Net Promoter
An index ranging from -100
to 100 that measures the
willingness of employees
to recommend their organization as a
great place to work to others.
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