TMCnet News
Top employers in Canada: Desjardins Group racks up more accoladesMONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Once again this year, Desjardins Group is being recognized as one of Canada's best employers, earning several major awards. Forbes magazine named Desjardins one of Canada's Best Employers in the banking and financial services industry in 2024. Mediacorp recognized Desjardins as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 13th year in a row, and the organization made the list of Canada's Top Employers for Young People. The organization also obtained Women in Governance's Platinum Parity Certification for the second time, which underscores its work to close the gender gap at every level. These many recognitions strengthen Desjardins's position as a top employer in Canada. As the largest cooperative financial group in North America, Desjardins is committed to its employees, the youth segment and gender parity. These awards show that the organization's approach, best practices and innovative programs stand out among the other major players in Canada. "As an organization that cares about its employees, we've committed to a rigorous process to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion across the entire organization," says Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins Group. "These accolades are a testament to the fact that we take the commitments we've ade to our employees very seriously. It's essential that we create an environment where everyone has an opportunity to flourish within our organization." Here are a few reasons why Desjardins received these awards:
These recognitions are even more meaningful at a time when businesses are dealing with a significant labour shortage. In fact, Desjardins has managed to set itself apart from other financial institutions in Canada through innovative programs and practices that benefit more than 55,000 employees in Quebec and other Canadian provinces. Desjardins offers many career opportunities and hundreds of different job types, in fields that aren't just limited to the financial sector. These include customer service, information technology and communications. About Desjardins Group Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $414.1 billion. It was named one of Canada's top 100 employers in 2024 by Forbes and Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry. SOURCE Desjardins Group |