2011 Best Companies to Work For in B.C.
Welcome to the 10th annual Best Companies survey, where once again we open a window into B.C.’s working world to provide an extensive snapshot of best practices among regional employers.
At the end of the day, it’s not the games lounges and the karaoke parties that bring them back each Monday morning. It’s not even the handsome pay packets. When we asked employees what keeps them truly invested in their work, we found that the core motivators are actually quite simple – a sense of worth and a feeling of connection.
2011 Best Companies: More Than 100 Employees
Getting to know the distinguishing qualities of B.C.'s top employers.
At the end of the day, it’s not the games lounges and the karaoke parties that...
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2011 Best Companies' Personas
Stadium Rocker
Kryton International Inc.
• Our company would be a stadium rocker. With our origins in a garage in the early ’70s we fit the profile.
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2011 Best Companies: 100 Employees or Fewer
Meet our best small companies to work for in B.C., including the overall winner, Strangeloop Networks Inc.
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2011 Best Companies: Retail
The value of constructive criticism in a customer-centric business.
In the world of retail the customer is king, but his or her experience is not the...
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2011 Best Companies: Manufacturing, Construction, Distribution
According to the wisdom of the top five manufacturing, construction, and distribution companies in B.C., interaction – even play – is crucial to
employee retention.
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2011 Best Companies: Hospitality & Tourism
As the top five companies in hospitality and tourism can attest, training employees well is an investment in
company culture.
A dedicated team committed to excellent...
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Best Companies 2011: Health Sciences & Services
The best companies in B.C.'s health sciences and services sector don't need to scrounge for talent – because when you build a strong reputation, the...
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2011 Best Companies: Financial Services
Relaxing on small details pays dividends
for B.C.'s best financial services employers.
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2011 Best Companies: Public Sector, Non-profit, Crown
As these best companies have learned, the important acknowledgements are often cheap or free.
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2011 Best Companies: Professional Services & Communications
Young and agile communications companies are familiar with the challenges of keeping a Gen-Y staff engaged. Their secret: building loyalty outside of the office.
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2011 Best Companies: Digital Tech & Tech Services
Our top five companies give credence to the "work hard, play hard" cliché in the tech industry.
Keep them challenged. Keep them entertained. Keep them smitten.
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2011 Best Companies Awards Gala
2011 Best Companies Awards Gala
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
November 29, 2011
It takes more than a Ping-Pong table in the boardroom and free snacks in the kitchen to...
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