24 November 2017 (Waterloo) — The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) has once again been named one of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers. The annual list is compiled by publisher Mediacorp Canada Inc. and the special designation recognizes the employers in the Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
In this competition, organizations were evaluated based on eight criteria including physical workplace, work atmosphere, benefits, vacation time, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The Top Employers website highlighted why CIGI was selected:
- Along with onsite meditation and yoga classes, CIGI encourages employees to lead active, balanced lives with a fitness club subsidy of $300 annually — additionally, the organization hosted a health and wellness fair featuring over 20 vendors (including nutrition and fitness providers), blood pressure and glucose testing, and free massages.
- CIGI supports employees who are new mothers and fathers, including adoptive parents, with maternity and parental leave top-up payments, to 75% of salary for up to 10 weeks.
- In addition to 3 weeks of starting vacation allowance, CIGI offers paid time off during the winter holidays, as well as up to 3 paid personal days off, which can be scheduled at the employees' discretion.
CIGI is committed to providing inspiring work, global engagement opportunities, a motivating and artistic environment, fun workplace activities, a comprehensive benefits package, and an excellent community location. To find out more about CIGI’s employment and volunteer opportunities, please visit our careers page.
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