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Learn & Share Hour Every Thursday from 2-3pm we all gather at the Hall of Awesomeness where representatives from various departments give a presentation to share their learnings from a recent case study or a course. This is also when our CEO gives his weekly 20-minute trainings on new steps and updated methods that we…

Spun off a successful pitch by a few of our employees during our team retreat, every first Friday of the month is meeting and work free for Learn Day. We dedicate our office hours to learning or teaching by encouraging our employees to hold trainings, give presentations, share knowledge or even consume a course or…

We have Culture Days where we give a group of employees from the same country a budget to turn one of their local holidays into a celebration at the office so that everyone can enjoy their local cuisine.

How does a GameChanger wish its subscribers and 200,000 customers a Merry Christmas? https://youtu.be/XPe5Ocb3Ueo

Lunch ‘n’ Learns provide regular occasions for open, ad hoc, educational experiences. Nearly every week, people across the company sign up to present on any work-related topic they choose. These events, which are leadership opportunities for presenters and learning opportunities for the whole staff, are so popular that employees tune in from all over the…

Make Money & Create Impact How many times has this situation played out for you? You’re in need of a couple extra hundred dollars, but you don’t want to take on a part time job because you simply don’t have the time or energy. What if we told you there was a way to make…

At Goodmans a week doesn’t go by without an employee being celebrated for outstanding performance in service to our customers. Typically the reward includes a hand-written note from the CEO sent to the employees home, along with a movie gift card. Sometimes the customer feedback is so outstanding that we throw a luncheon to acknowledge…

Did you know that more than five generations ago, before recycling became fashionable or mandated by law, Recology was a pioneer in the industry? Recology believes it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment and create a sustainable planet. To accomplish this, Recology educates the general public and their employees about waste reduction practices. They…

With a passion for mate, we have pioneered an innovative business model that directly links our customer’s purchases to our partner farming communities in the South American Atlantic Rainforests. Our partners sustainably harvest organic yerba mate from rainforest grown cultivations and reforestation projects, generating a renewable income stream which enables these communities to improve their…

Vancity’s commitment to member and community well-being is highly important in members’ decisions to join us (44%). In 2012 we asked members if they agreed that Vancity’s contribution to the community has had a positive impact on their personal well-being. We set a target range of 47-49% agreement by the end of 2012, which we…