You may think it’s lonely at the top, but not if you’re EllisDon. Ranked #1 of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for 2012, the construction giant not only listens intently to its own people, it also pays close attention to what the other top-ranked employers are doing right. EllisDon is constantly striving to improve its game, engage its people and stay true to its core values. A certain humility is what characterizes the EllisDon attitude: We may be #1, but we know we can always do better. 

 

EllisDon’s culture is built on a foundation of trust. From day one, employees are given freedom and accountability and, most importantly – the latitude to think for themselves and to operate in the best interest of the 

organization. “You’re smart people, we hired you because you’re the right fit, we trust you,” is the philosophy, says Janine Szczepanowski, VP, Leadership & Entrepreneurial Development.  It begins with self-awareness. “We understand our own culture — we know what it is and what it isn’t,” she adds.  Read the full article.

 

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