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What’s the Best Quality in an Employer?

Sarah Angus, Sean Aiken and Margaret MacDiarmid on what they look for in a company. Sarah Angus, President and CEO, Angus One Professional Recruitment “The chance to contribute to and be valued for meaningful, challenging work. Financial incentives alone won’t make [employees] happy. There has to be a strong social and psychological component. It’s not just ‘show me the money;’ it’s ‘show me the opportunity!’” Sean Aiken, Founder, One Week Job Productions

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Sarah Angus, Sean Aiken, Margaret MacDiarmid | BCBusiness

Sarah Angus, Sean Aiken and Margaret MacDiarmid on what they look for in a company.

Sarah Angus, President and CEO, Angus One Professional Recruitment

“The chance to contribute to and be valued for meaningful, challenging work. Financial incentives alone won’t make [employees] happy. There has to be a strong social and psychological component. It’s not just ‘show me the money;’ it’s ‘show me the opportunity!’”


Sean Aiken, Founder, One Week Job Productions

“The majority of our job satisfaction can be attributed to the people we work with and our connection to the meaning behind our work. A great employer can communicate why each employee is important. They connect the employee’s particular role to the overall vision of the company.”


Margaret MacDiarmid, B.C. Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government

“How does one choose between integrity, vision, respect and sense of humour? I would look for respect above all else, specifically respect for employees, for customers or clients and self-respect.”