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August 23, 2011
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Trillium Health Centre recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in Canada
MISSISSAUGA/WEST TORONTO (August 23, 2011) – Trillium Health Centre 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.
“We are delighted that our efforts have been recognized,” said Janet Davidson, O.C., President and CEO, Trillium Health Centre. “At Trillium we strive to provide an environment where people can grow, create, inspire and be inspired, and to help them thrive in their personal and professional lives. Our outstanding people are the key to our success. Their caring and dedication continues to positively impact the lives of the individuals who seek our care.”
Trillium 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.
For a complete list of winners, visit http://www.iloverewards.com/engaged/.
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 www.iloverewards.com
About Trillium Health Centre
Trillium Health Centre is one of Canada’s largest academically-affiliated hospitals providing quality and safe care to more than one million residents in Mississauga, southwest Toronto and the surrounding areas. Trillium is a 790-bed regional referral centre with highly-specialized, complex programs in advanced cardiac, vascular, stroke, neurosciences, orthopaedic, seniors health and sexual assault/domestic violence services. Trillium’s $462.6 million annual budget supports the 4,305 staff, 715 physicians and 1,100 volunteers who care for the 778,000 patients who visit each year.
Trillium – Mississauga has an Emergency Department, inpatient units and surgical centre while an Urgent Care Centre, day surgery and other outpatient programs are located at Trillium – West Toronto. Trillium Health Centre Foundation, the health centre’s fundraising arm, inspires the community to invest in the hospital. Trillium is recognized by Accreditation Canada, National Quality Institute and Ontario Health Quality Council for providing safe, high-quality health care and leadership in a healthy workplace.
For more information, go to www.trilliumhealthcentre.org.
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Media Contacts:
Sarah-Beth Anders
Public Relations Manager
Sarah-Beth.Anders@ILoveRewards.com
416-531-1531 x0361
After Hours: 617-470-1384
Larry Roberts
Media Relations Advisor
Trillium Health Centre
Tel: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
Mobile: 416-358-7201
lroberts@thc.on.ca
