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companies, it's clear that "doing the

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2 Wynford/EventSimple

5+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

YEARS

Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 75 Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

This year, all team members worked collaboratively on the creation of their annual corporate goals by describing what the company's three key pillars meant to them individually, making it a two-way conversation instead of a top-down mandate.

2 Ian Martin Group

5+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / STAFFING & RECRUITMENT

YEARS

Head offifice: Oakville, ON ? Employees: 110 Times on Cdn list: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Feedback at Ian Martin Group was stagnating, so the company developed a system where the receiver of the feedback publicly thanks the giver. Every month, the person who gives the most feedback wins a fun prize.

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Ultimate Software

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

ultimatesoftware.ca

Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 4,134 (147 in Can) Times on Cdn list: NA

Ultimate Software's year-long role-rotation program provides job enrichment, skill development and career exploration within the marketing department. Participants shadow current employees, build relationships and return to their roles prepared for new job opportunities as they arise.

3

Resolver Inc.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE



Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 120 Times on Cdn list: 2017

Resolver's career development programs turn "jobs" into "careers." Employees receive $2,000 in learning and development to build competencies for leadership with the goal that 75% of roles are fifilled internally through lateral or vertical progressions.

3 Flipp Corporation

5+ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

YEARS corp.

Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 400 Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Flipp supports a six-month sabbatical leave that allows full-time team members the opportunity to achieve lifelong goals and cross items off their bucket list, all while knowing their job is secure when they return.

3

Whirlpool Canada

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION /

PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS



Head offifice: Mississauga, ON ? Employees: 93,000 (250 in Can)

Times on Cdn list: NA

Whirlpool believes "there is no right way to do a wrong thing." They hold compliance weeks; hosting workshops, sharing insights and ensuring operations are held to the highest standards of business ethics and integrity.

4 eXplorance Inc.

5+ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

YEARS

Head offifice: Montreal, QC ? Employees: 106 Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

eXplorance has developed a series of personalized rewards, each one tailored for the recipient and their family. Hero awards allows employees to recognize colleagues, and CEO Awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond.

4 The PEER Group Inc.

5+ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

YEARS

Head offifice: Kitchener, ON ? Employees: 104 Times on Cdn list: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

To promote gender equality and balance the numbers of men and women in the organization, The PEER Group interviews every qualifified woman who applies for advertised engineering roles.

4 5+ Stryker HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL SALES/DISTRIBUTION YEARS

Head offifice: Hamilton, ON ? Employees: 30,500 (306 in Can) Times on Cdn list: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Growing talent is a core value at Stryker. Its Council of Young Professionals gives young talent a voice. The Council creates an inclusive community across Stryker, driving initiatives that attract, engage and retain young talent.

5

Axis Communications

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



Head offifice: Mississauga, ON ? Employees: 26 Times on Cdn list: NA

At every fifive-year anniversary, Axis Communications offers its full-time regular employees a three-week paid sabbatical and $2,000 to spend during the time away from work.

5

Nulogy

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE



Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 155 Times on Cdn list: NA

At Nulogy, they know work is a marathon, not a sprint. This philosophy has inflfluenced the creation of an unlimited, paid vacation policy that encourages work-life balance and strong long-term performance.

5 Intuit Canada

10+ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

YEARS intuit.ca

Head offifice: Mississauga, ON ? Employees: 8,200 (380 in Can) Times on Cdn list: 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 to 2017

New employees are personally welcomed to the Intuit family, by the president, at a special breakfast. This is an opportunity to set the cultural tone, but also learn about the employee and their onboarding experience.

6

AppCentrica Inc.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 53 Times on Cdn list: 2017

The corporate strategy map at AppCentrica contains assignments for leadership, managers and staff alike. This emphasizes that staff have a direct role in steering the strategic direction of the company and helping achieve organizational goals.

6

Axonify Inc.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE



Head offifice: Waterloo, ON ? Employees: 138 Times on Cdn list: 2017

Axonify encourages its people to get to know one another. In addition to regular mix-and-mingle events, staff are encouraged to book lunch with a colleague they don't know once per quarter and expense the meal.

6 Grant Thornton LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / 10+ ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND AUDITING YEARS GrantThornton.ca

Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 1,691 in Canada Times on Cdn list: 2008 to 2017

Grant Thornton encourages Selfifies. These self-assessments involve completing three statements about what employees are doing well, what they could do to improve their contribution, and a positive belief statement. 92% completed a Selfifie this year.

SaskCentral

7 (Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan)

10+ FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE / INVESTMENTS

YEARS

Head offifice: Regina, SK ? Employees: 73 Times on Cdn list: 2007, 2008, 2010 to 2017

SaskCentral's Truth and Reconciliation Working Group actively promotes the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the organization. This group provides different learning events and opportunities that are focused on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

7

FreshBooks

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE



Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 279 Times on Cdn list: 2015, 2016, 2017

After four weeks of intensive training, new employees at FreshBooks graduate from FreshStart. Upon completion, they receive a certifificate covered in comments from the customers they helped and personalized messages from the support team.

7 The Capital Markets Company

5+ Limited (CAPCO)

YEARS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / CONSULTING ? MGMT

Head offifice: Toronto, ON ? Employees: 4,000 (235 in Can) Times on Cdn list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

To support their people's aspirations, Capco provides up to $10,000 per year to pay for tuition reimbursement, and $5,000 per year towards training, professional certififications and conferences.

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