How we work has changed dramatically in the past couple of years, but Ottawa companies are finding unique ways to keep up. That’s why the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade are recognizing not 10, but 20 businesses for this year’s Best Places to Work awards.
“The workplace has really been disrupted in recent years,” said OBJ publisher Michael Curran. “That’s partially due to the pandemic and the rush to remote and hybrid work, but also because of many other factors: changing skill sets, technology innovation, the desire for diversity, etc.”
The annual program selects recipients after a thorough research project that includes an extensive employer survey and also an employee engagement survey, conducted on behalf of OBJ and OBOT by Workforce Research Group.
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Eligible firms are required to be in business for at least a year, as well as maintain an office and have a minimum of 15 employees in the National Capital Region.
“It’s really hard to be a great employer these days,” said Curran. “That’s why OBJ and OBOT are particularly excited to announce the 2024 Best Places to Work recipients. These companies are getting it right for the sake of their employees and the success of their business.”
TPH Plumbing and Heating is leading by example when it comes to prioritizing and supporting its team members. This year, the Ottawa company’s dedication to that goal has allowed it to take the top spot in the 2024 rankings of Best Places to Work.
“TPH Plumbing and Heating is honoured to be considered for this year’s prestigious award,” the company said in its submission. “As a company deeply committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees.”
To maintain high retention and engagement rates throughout the organization, TPH implemented strategies to foster open communication channels, aid employees’ professional development, and incorporate team member feedback.
TPH offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training opportunities.
Work-life balance is at the core of its ethos.
“At TPH Plumbing and Heating, we are a team of highly passionate and knowledgeable individuals committed to raising the bar in the skilled trades industry,” the company said. “We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members, fostering a culture of appreciation and empowerment.”
This year’s recipients will be celebrated at an awards brunch on Oct. 17 as part of the Best Places to Work Employer Summit. The brunch will feature a keynote presentation from Sprott School of Business professor Linda Duxbury, entitled “How to Lead and Manage in Times of Disruptive Change.”
The employer summit will also include a partnership with DisruptHR, a global speaking series designed to make attendees think differently about HR.
The top 20 Best Places to Work recipients for 2024 are:
- TPH Plumbing and Heating
- Snowed In Studios
- Ottawa Tourism
- Stoneworks Technologies Inc.
- Dilfo Mechanical Ltd.
- Giatec Scientific Inc.
- Relax Massage Group
- Invest Ottawa
- MP Lundy Constructions
- Amsted Design-Build
- Rewind
- Knak
- Pomerleau Construction
- Fellow Insights Inc.
- Ottawa General Contractors
- KRP Properties
- J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd.
- Colonnade BridgePort
- seoplus+
- Modern Niagara Ottawa Inc.
For more information about the Employer Summit and to register, click here.
