Compass Group Canada Recognized as a Top Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Institute
2024年4月25日 - 9:30PM
Compass Group Canada, the country’s leading food and support
service company, is proud to announce that it has been recognized
as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada™ by Great Place to
Work® Institute. This esteemed, national award recognizes
workplaces that have created a culture focused on appreciation and
continued growth among their associates.
Compass Group Canada operates with a core set of leadership
commitments that underscore every aspect of its workplace culture –
“We Care, We Share, We Dream, We Deliver.” Starting at the
leadership level and flowing throughout the company, these
commitments are designed to create a collective people-oriented
culture that where employees feel valued and inspired to contribute
their best.
“This honour is entirely about our associates – the people who
embody our leadership commitment every day – and for that, I am
especially grateful,” said Saajid Khan, CEO Compass Group Canada
and ESS North America. “Every action matters – from committing to
our award-winning safety programs to celebrating and recognizing
our people, together we have built a truly Great Place to
Work.”
With a focus on fostering employee well-being, encouraging
career development, and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion
into all areas of business, Compass Group Canada continually
prioritizes initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional and
personal growth of its employees. Some key initiatives from the
past year aimed at strengthening their people-centered culture
include:
- A robust recognition program, celebrating +1,000 associates
every year with in-the-moment recognition awards and capping off
with a Toronto Gala to celebrate their individual
achievements.
- EnCompass Safety, the company’s best-in-class safety brand and
promise that commits to key safety priorities including embedding
data into all decision making, ongoing innovation of processes to
keep safety standards high and enhancing safety competency and
training for all associates.
- The continued development of their Diversity, Inclusion and
Action Councils (including PRIDE, BIPOC, just now mental health and
wellness, and Wolf Pack gender equality) – offering associates
opportunities for learning through partnerships, keynote speakers
and the sharing of lived experiences.
- Own Your Development online learning portal, offering tools,
resources and courses that support associate development in three
main categories: individual, organizational and team, along with
mentorship programs and in-depth career pathing.
“Being recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada is not just an
accolade; it's a testament to our people first approach where
excellence thrives, and every individual's contributions are valued
and celebrated," said Lauren Davey, chief people and culture
officer, Compass Group Canada. “Each day, I'm inspired by the
passion I see in our team, and this award, which is grounded in the
honest feedback from our associates, is especially meaningful
because it tells us we are heading in the right direction. It is a
credit to our teams, who bring this culture to life, every
day.”
Some of the specific areas of the company’s culture that were
awarded high praise from the associate Trust Index Survey
include:
- Safe Place to Work (Highest Score): Compass
Group Canada's obsession with safety and well-being in the
workplace is vital to its culture, resulting in the highest score
in this crucial category.
- Fair Treatment Regardless of Age, Race, Ethnicity,
Gender, Orientation: Diversity and inclusion are
fundamental values at Compass Group Canada – grounded in their
ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, specifically focused
on offering engaging personal development opportunities to support
associate well-being.
- Feel Welcome When You Join: Compass Group
Canada ensures that every new employee feels welcomed and supported
from day one. The company’s HELLO onboarding program offers an
immediate look into Compass’ unique culture and supports a 30-, 60-
and 90-day approach to new associate success.
Compass Group Canada is proud and grateful to be named as one of
the Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2024 by Great Place to Work®
Institute and sends their congratulations to all the winners for
the 2024 season. To learn more about Compass Group Canada’s
culture, click here. To see open career opportunities at the
company, click here.
About Compass Group CanadaCompass Group Canada
is the leading provider of foodservice and support services in
Canada, with over 25,000 associates across 2,100 locations
nationwide. Their expertise spans diverse sectors and specialties,
including sports venues, dining rooms, schools, hospitals, oil
rigs, remote camps, vending services, and facilities management.
Compass Group Canada on a mission to be the country’s most
innovative foodservice provider, aiming to redefine the industry
through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approaches
that positively impact people, performance, and purpose. Compass
Group Canada is committed to using their size and scale for good
and has established a Planet Promise commitment of Net Zero GHG by
2050. Through tailored hospitality solutions and dedication to
excellence, Compass Group Canada is shaping the future of
foodservice and support services in Canada.
Compass Group Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most
Admired™ Corporate Cultures in 2021, 2022 and 2023, an award
recognizing best-in-class Canadian organizations for having
cultures that help enhance performance and competitive advantage,
as well as a Great Place to Work® in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and
2019, as a, Best Workplaces in Canada in 2022, Best Workplaces™
with Most Trusted Executives in 2024, Best Workplaces™ in Retail
and Hospitality in 2021 and 2020 and as a GTA Top Employer in 2023
and 2021. To learn more, visit
www.compass-canada.com, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Media ContactCompass Group CanadaCourtney
Gardner – Director, Corporate
CommunicationsCourtney.gardner@compass-canada.com647-633-5420
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