Focus on diverse thinking, innovation and
work-life balance makes Capital One a great place to work
TORONTO, April 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Capital One Canada
has been named one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the third year
in a row by the Great Place to Work® Institute of Canada. The
combination of great people, great benefits and a unique culture
that fosters innovation, contributes to the empowerment of
associates to both succeed and pursue the best versions of
themselves – every day.
To help associates hone their skills, Capital One® provides
extensive workforce training and development courses both
externally and through its very own Capital One University program.
Likewise, they also invest in mentorship programs, coaching
sessions and cross-departmental learning opportunities. Through the
elimination of work silos, the promotion of a horizontal company
structure and the implementation of agile work processes,
associates have cultivated open communication and are continuously
optimizing their relationships with different departments.
"At Capital One, we take great pride in creating a culture that
fosters innovation, collaboration and the well-being of our
associates," said Shane Holdaway,
President of Capital One Canada.
"Being named one of Canada's best workplaces for the third year in
a row shows that we've created a positive environment where
everyone can thrive."
Capital One offers flexible work schedules, telecommuting
options and a Be Well program that encourages team fitness goals,
so that associates can have the tools to lead a more balanced life.
Collaboration between associates is nurtured through a fun and
caring culture with ongoing team-building initiatives, associate
networks based on personal interests, open communication and
various philanthropic community programs. Individual and team
successes are highly celebrated through appreciation events and
internal awards.
With a strong focus on digital innovation, Capital One is
investing in its Canadian Software Studio to accelerate the
delivery of outstanding digital products and services.
Additionally, the company recently expanded its Canadian operations
footprint with the creation of a big data innovation lab in
Kitchener-Waterloo.
"Our amazing associates are the reason Capital One is such a
great place to work," said Holdaway. "I count it as one of the
greatest blessings of my life that I get to come to work with this
unique talented, passionate and caring group of people every
day."
To be considered for this annual ranking, hundreds of Capital
One associates participated in a confidential and anonymous survey,
which asks associates to examine the workplace from multiple
dimensions. Taking all these things into account, 90% of Capital
One associates surveyed felt it's a great place to work.
About Capital One
With offices in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and Montreal, Capital One Canada has been offering
Canadian consumers a range of competitive MasterCard® credit cards
since 1996. We challenge ourselves to see the world through the
eyes of our customers, so we can deliver the market-leading credit
products and exceptional service they're looking for. Capital
One Canada is a division of Capital
One Bank, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation of
McLean, Virginia (NYSE: COF).
Capital One Bank (Canada Branch) is
an authorized foreign bank branch of Capital One Bank (USA), N.A, a subsidiary of Capital One
Financial Corporation of McLean,
Virginia (NYSE: COF). To learn more, visit
www.capitalone.ca
SOURCE Capital One Services, Inc.