TORONTO (August 23, 2011) - Meridian today announces its recognition as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in Canada. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees.
“More employers are realizing that the most successful organizations are those that invest in employee engagement,” said Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards. “We’re thrilled to honor those companies that are truly committed to creating positive, thriving work environments. These companies understand that their employees are their greatest asset and are leading by example as they revolutionize the workplace. All of our award winners are ahead of the curve – they should be extremely proud.”
The 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant on how they measured up to other organizations based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™. The Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™ include: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.
The panel of judges included Dr. Bob Nelson, PhD, Best Selling Author and President of Nelson Motivation Inc., Paul Hebert, Managing Director and Lead Consultant of i2i, Stacia Garr, SR Analyst with Bersin & Associates, Debbie McGrath, Founder and Chief Instigator at HR.com and Razor Suleman, Founder & CEO of I Love Rewards.
“The secret to our success as Ontario’s largest credit union is our employees,” said Tom Wise, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Meridian. “Fostering a highly engaged workforce not only underscores our commitment to being an employer of choice within the financial services industry but it also brings us closer to achieving our vision of delivering superior, personalized service to our Members.”
Meridian will be recognized alongside other recipients of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award at the awards gala on November 15, 2011 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto, Ontario.
About Meridian:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, serving more than 263,000 Members in communities across south central Ontario. With more than $8 billion in assets under administration and over 65 years of banking history, Meridian delivers a full range of financial services, solutions, and advice tailored to meet each Member’s individual needs, including access to The Exchange® Network with more than 2,400 no-fee ABMs in Canada. Membership in Meridian is open to anyone looking for a financial services provider with a local, community focus that offers a viable alternative to traditional banking options.
About I Love Rewards: I Love Rewards is an employee recognition solution that helps companies recognize brilliant performance and empowers employees to choose their own rewards. Unlike traditional service award programs, I Love Rewards creates authentic moments of recognition that resonate with workers of every generation. I Love Rewards' clients include 3M, Eli Lilly, Marriott, ConAgra Foods and Health Now. On the web at
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For more information call:Diane Medeiros
Manager, Media and Stakeholder Relations, Meridian
(416) 597-4444, ext. 2667
