Additional Recognition: Whistler Blackcomb Named One Of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
WHISTLER, BC, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb may be best known as a world class destination for skiers and snowboarders, but it is also gaining a reputation for being an amazing place to work. For the third year in a row, Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of BC’s Top Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
“We are honoured to be recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers and to be listed alongside some of BC’s finest companies once again,” says Joel Chevalier, Vice President of Employee Experience at Whistler Blackcomb. “Creating a positive experience for our employees is a top priority at Whistler Blackcomb. We will continue to invest in forward-thinking employee programs to ensure their happiness, and in turn, the happiness of our guests.”
The Top Employers designation recognizes employers in British Columbia who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers on a number of criteria, including: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Within these categories, Whistler Blackcomb consistently ranked among the top.
Whistler Blackcomb was also recently recognized as a national winner in the Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2014 program. The program is founded and presented by Waterstone Human Capital, a leading retained executive search and human capital advisory firm. The 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program is now in its 10th year and annually recognizes Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Ten organizations were recognized as national winners in four categories, including: Enterprise (revenues above $500 million), Mid-Market (revenues over $100 million to $500 million), Growth & Small Cap (revenues under $100 million, and Broader Public Sector. Whistler Blackcomb was recognized in the Mid-Market category.
The full BC Top Employers Report for 2015 is available here: http://issuu.com/ct100./docs/bc-top-employers-2015?e=14200235/11189387
To learn more about the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures Program, go here: http://www.waterstonehc.com/news-events/news/announcing-canadas-10-most-admired-corporate-cultures-2014
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About Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America’s premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,164 centimetres (458 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. In the summer, Whistler Blackcomb offers a variety of activities, including hiking and biking trails, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
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Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Media Notes: Whistler Blackcomb is pleased to provide high resolution photographs available for editorial use, downloadable at the following link: whistlerblackcomb.com/mediaphotos
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