BRAMPTON, ON, June 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Medtronic Canada ULC,
a subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) — one of the world's
largest medical technology, services, and solutions companies —
announced today that it has been named on the 2020 list of Best
Workplaces in Ontario.
Medtronic Canada ULC received this acclaim after a thorough and
independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® and follows
an earlier announcement that Medtronic Canada was included on the
list of Great Places to Work for Mental Wellness.
"The first tenet of our Mission, which was written more than 60
years ago, has always been the mainstay of our identity: to
contribute to human welfare," said Yvonne
Farquharson, director of Human Resources, Medtronic Canada.
"And this year, tenet five is especially resonant. It reinforces
the personal worth of all employees, with a specific framework that
focuses on satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement
opportunities, and means to share in the company's success."
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Medtronic Canada has
prioritized employee wellness and frequent communication,
including:
- Hosting weekly cross-country all employee calls
- Virtual opportunities to support the community during the
months of June and July
- Employee Resource Groups, including the Diversity &
Inclusion Coalition and the Medtronic Women's Network continuing to
find ways to connect
- Providing all employees with access to a virtual health and
wellness programs for free
The company has also looked for ways to maintain a sense of
connection among employees while most are working from home. For
Deon Amiel, an Education & Sales
Training coordinator who held weekly fitness classes in the
Brampton campus gym, this has led
to hosting her cardio workouts virtually and increasing her class
size from a handful of employees to nearly 50 across the country.
"People are really enjoying the class and appreciate the ability to
add in a workout during the day with colleagues," adds Deon.
Along with Deon's virtual class, the company's fitness partner
Tri Fit, a division of Medisys Health Group, sends out weekly
newsletters that include daily online workouts, cooking classes,
and healthy recipes for employees to try while working from
home.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work is the
global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace
cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services,
and certification programs, GPTW recognizes the world's Best
Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published
by The Globe & Mail (Canada)
and Fortune magazine (USA). Great
Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise
needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace
cultures. Visit GPTW at www.greatplacetowork.ca or on Twitter at
@GPTW_Canada.
About Medtronic Canada ULC
Proudly serving Canadian
healthcare for over 50 years, Medtronic Canada ULC
(www.medtronic.ca), is a subsidiary of Medtronic plc, which is one
of the world's largest medical technology, services, and solutions
companies — alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life
for millions of people around the world. Serving physicians,
hospitals, and patients across the country, Medtronic Canada ULC is
headquartered in Brampton,
Ontario, with regional offices in Montreal and Vancouver, and a Medtronic Resource Centre in
Surrey, BC. The company is focused
on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take
healthcare Further, Together.
Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic
reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual
results may differ materially from anticipated results.
SOURCE Medtronic Canada ULC