The 50 most engaged workplaces revealed

2019 winners are promoting a ‘people-first’ culture

BY Rachel Ranosa 22 Jul. 2019

With only 15% of the global workforce engaged and happy in their line of work according to Gallup, redefining the employee experience has become a constant challenge for HR leaders.

But while most organizations are still figuring out the enigma of employee satisfaction, 50 companies have been recognised as game-changers.

Achievers, a company specialising in employee rewards and recognition, has unveiled its global list of the most engaged workplaces excelling in the ‘Eight Elements of Employee Engagement’:

Leadership
Communication
Culture
Rewards and Recognition
Professional and personal growth
Accountability and performance
Vision and values
Corporate social responsibility

Air Canada, which was honoured for the fourth consecutive year, believes fostering a positive workplace culture gives the airline company a competitive advantage.

“Having an engaged workforce is an important business priority for us,” said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Senior Vice President, People, Culture and Communications at Air Canada.

The company said it gives its 33,000 employees the “opportunity to act as entrepreneurs” and to take ownership of the airline’s excellent customer service.

“Through the development of a people-first culture,” said Jeff Cates, CEO and president at Achievers, “the organizations listed epitomise an innovative, engaged and accomplished workforce.”