Best Places to Work Selection Process

The 2009 Calgary’s Best Places to Work were selected from nominations to an online survey conducted by Avenue sister publication CalgaryInc., in conjunction with Leger Marketing.

In March of this year, just as the survey was wrapping up, CalgaryInc. ceased publication due to the changing economic climate. At that time, Avenue decided to absorb this survey in order to celebrate the workplaces that are doing a great job during these difficult times.

More than 800 employees from more than 100 companies filled out the extensive survey. In order to qualify, each company had to have five surveys completed by their employees. The 53 shortlisted companies were then ranked based on a series of rating and scaling questions that focused on eight areas:

Fairness and respect for employees

Leadership

Corporate and workplace culture

Workplace diversity and level of personal expression

Corporate reputation

Employee perks, benefits and opportunities for growth

Work/life balance

Corporate responsibility

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