Peer
1 Hosting, the global web infrastructure and cloud hosting provider,
today announced its recognition as one of the Achievers
50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in Canada. This annual award recognizes
top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their
workplaces.
“At Peer 1 Hosting, our greatest asset is our people, and because of
that, we strive to provide an environment that encourages, supports and
motivates our employees,” said Sheila Bouman, Chief People & Performance
Officer, Peer 1. “In order for us to live up to our purpose of powering
human potential online and being the most human company on the Internet,
we have to start at home. This means staying very true to our core
values, always making every interaction matter while we enable each
other to succeed.”
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™
Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight
Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture,
Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability &
Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.
“This is a significant honor for Peer 1 because our relationships and
interactions are fundamental to our company’s success,” Bouman
continued. “We are proud to be recognized for our employee engagement
for a second consecutive year, and will continue to deliver a unique
workplace that enables our peers to strive for their best in order to
positively impact those around them – customers, partners and the
community.”
“The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™
understand that employee engagement is not just a buzz word, but that
engaged employees provide businesses with a unique competitive
advantage. Companies that focus on employee success have better
engagement and alignment with business objectives and company values,”
said Achievers CEO, Patrick D. Quirk.
“These companies serve as role models for other businesses to engage
their own employees and build success.”
The panel of 14 judges included various academics and thought leaders on
employee engagement, and included representation from organizations such
as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Resources
Professionals Association (HRPA), and Human Capital Institute (HCI) and
Northern California HR Association.
Peer 1 will be honored alongside other recipients of the Achievers
50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award at the awards gala on March 6, 2014
at the Hilton in Toronto.
About Peer 1 Hosting
Peer 1 Hosting, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cogeco Cable Inc. (TSX:
CCA), is a global web infrastructure and cloud company where dreamers,
innovators, and disruptors go to harness the untapped power of the
Internet, to change the world for the better. Peer 1 makes this a
reality with every interaction, using innovative technology to deliver
an exceptionally responsive, reliable and secure hosting experience. The
Peer 1 commitment "where every interaction matters," represents the
company’s dedication to powering human potential online, through its
personal interactions and connections with customers, partners, people,
resources, and technology. For more information visit: http://www.Peer1.com.
About Achievers
Achievers delivers the only true
cloud-based Employee Success Platform™ that enables remarkable business
success. Designed specifically to meet the complex needs of today’s
changing, modern workplace, it is the most engaging software
specifically designed to engage, align and recognize employees. It is
software employees love to use every day in over 110 countries. Achievers
is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco. Learn how
your company can change the world works at www.achievers.com.
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