Requirements
Awarded to a business or organization, who in the past year, has:
• Been in operation for a minimum of two consecutive years (as of November 17, 2023)
• A holistic view of the employee experience, and its impact on employee engagement
• Prioritized and embraced DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts, creating an environment where employees from different backgrounds feel valued and appreciated
• Provided training to improve the skills, knowledge, safety and/or performance of their workforce
• Reduced employment barriers and/or assists employees who have limitations or constraints
• Increased productivity through innovative and creative programs or initiatives for their employees
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Uses training to improve the skills, knowledge, safety and/or performance of their workforce. | 20.0% |
| Reduced employment barriers and/or assists employees who are recent immigrants and/or employees with physical, communication or developmental challenges. | 20.0% |
| Innovative ways they increase productivity through creative programs or initiatives. | 20.0% |
| Supported the Chambers' Vision, Mission and Goals. | 20.0% |
| Overall rating based on entirety of submission kit. | 20.0% |