October 22, 2002

CUETS Among Best Places to Work in Canada

CUETS is one of the best places to work in Canada, according to the recently released 2003 version of Canada's Top 100 Employers by MediaCorp Canada.

The annual bestseller book recognizes progressive industry leaders that have made innovative, well-received changes in the workplace. From an initial list of 46,000 companies, 6,000 finalists were evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

• sustained growth
  
• stimulating work environment
  
• employee feedback mechanisms
  
• communication efforts to employees
  
• employment benefits and vacation allowances
  
• employer dedication to attracting and retaining outstanding employees.

The co-operative sector also figures prominent in this year's listing. Saskatoon-based Co-operative Trust Company of Canada, Regina-based Co-operators Life Insurance Company and Vancouver-based Envision Financial were named among the top 100. Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan made the shortlist of 200.

Stan Kuss, Chief Executive Officer of CUETS says these standings demonstrate the depth and quality of the co-operative sector as an employer. The sector has a long history of developing positive and supportive workplaces and, he says, CUETS designation as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers is in keeping with a co-operative spirit that appreciates the individual and the importance of teamwork.

"One significant, consistent feature I've noticed in my many years working with credit unions and related organizations is the outstanding level of employee commitment that exists throughout the sector. There are many, many Canadian co-operatives leading the way in creating positive working environments and implementing various workplace innovations, and we are very pleased to be included among them."

For more information, contact:
Leila Dueck, CUETS, 306-566-1559