Accreditation Canada Named a Top Employer

OTTAWA , Oct. 21 /CNW Telbec/ - Accreditation Canada has been recognized as a Top 25 Employer in the National Capital Region. This regional award is part of the Canada Top 100 Employers competition which involved assessing the recruitment histories of over 75,000 employers across Canada . Applicants completed an extensive application process that included a detailed review of their operations and Human Resources practices.

"This award recognizes the importance, value and respect that we place on our greatest asset, our staff," said Wendy Nicklin , President and CEO, Accreditation Canada . "Their dedication, intellect and loyalty have made our evolution over 51 years rich and rewarding. The leadership of Accreditation Canada is sincerely committed to 'caring' for our staff and strengthening our internal culture such that it is truly a valued organization within which to be employed." The award celebrates leaders within its industry in attracting and retaining quality employees. Applicants were graded on eight criteria - physical workplace; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communication; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.

Accreditation Canada is a not-for-profit, independent organization that provides national and international health and social service organizations with an external peer review to assess the quality of their services based on standards of excellence. Accredited by the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua), Accreditation Canada's programs and guidance have been helping thousands of organizations strive for excellence since 1958.

For further information: Liane Craig, Director, Strategic Communications, Accreditation Canada, [phone] ext 301, [email protected], www.accreditation.ca