Pfizer, NB Power among top employee-recommended workplaces

Pfizer Canada and NB Power were among the 11 category winners of the Employee Recommended Workplace Award given out by Morneau Shepell and the Globe and Mail.

These organizations had the top “total health” scores in their business categories: privately owned, public, not-for-profit and government, in the small, mid-sized and large business categories.

The awards recognize excellence in achieving a healthy, engaged and productive workforce, and are based entirely on feedback from employees. Employees complete a short, confidential survey that includes questions about their physical and mental health, as well as aspects of their work and life — elements of “total health” that impact employee engagement and productivity.

"(The winners) have placed a priority on their people, and built strong workplace cultures and programs that support the physical, mental, work and life health of their employees. In return, their people have recognized them as being the top places to work in Canada," said Stephen Liptrap, president and CEO of Morneau Shepell.

"It is evident that many Canadian companies understand the importance of and are placing new value on employee health in fostering stronger workforces," said Phillip Crawley, publisher and CEO of the Globe and Mail.

The 2018 Employee Recommended Workplace Award category winners are:

The 2018 Employee Recommended Workplace Awards recognized a total of 53 organizations. A full list of recipients can be found here: Employee-Recommended-Workplaces-for-2018.