The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB), Canada was recently noted as one of Manitoba's Top 25 Employers for 2012, according to the agency. Congratulations!
The WCB was chosen for this list based on an extensive entry submitted to Mediacorp Canada, Inc. A blue-ribbon panel, comprised of human resource academics from across Canada, judged each entry on the workplace programs and initiatives outlined in submissions.[WCx]
"Inclusion in this list confirmed what so many of us already knew — the WCB is a great place to work, whether you are starting your career or are a seasoned professional with years of experience," said WCB President and CEO Doug Sexsmith.
Sexsmith added the WCB places a high value on satisfying work experiences for its staff, based on the four pillars of its recruitment and retention brand, WCB Does: security, wellness, engagement and growth. "Those four factors are our strengths as an employer of choice," Sexsmith said.
The benefits of working at the WCB are reflected in the organization's low voluntary turnover rate of 1.4 percent. Successful staff retention and recruitment can be attributed to a number of factors, including an attractive benefit package, progressive work/life balance initiatives, fitness programs, staff feedback mechanisms, opportunities for professional growth and challenging work. [WCx]
"Our management and union have worked together for many years to build a workplace that not only benefits our workers but our stakeholders as well," Sexsmith said. "Our staff does very important work in Manitoba and we want to create an atmosphere that helps them succeed. After all, how our employees feel is also how our customers will feel."
Author Robert Elliott, executive vice president, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. has worked successfully for 20 years with many industries to reduce Workers Compensation costs, including airlines, healthcare, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. He is an editor and contributor to Workers Compensation Management Program: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%. Contact: Info@ReduceYourWorkersComp.com.
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