TORONTO, April 12 - For the third consecutive year, Gardiner Roberts LLP has been named to the list of Canada's Best Workplaces. In addition, Gardiner Roberts has the distinction of being recognized as one of the top Canadian workplaces for women. The Great Place to Work(R) Institute announced the 2011 list of “Best Workplaces in Canada” in a Special National Report in today’s Globe and Mail. Gardiner Roberts is the only legal services firm to be named to the list.
"It is an honour to be included on the list of great places to work in Canada for the third year in a row,” said David Fine, Managing Partner, Operations, Gardiner Roberts LLP. “We want our people to know how much they’re appreciated and how each of them contributes to the overall well-being of the firm," Fine added.
Notably, Gardiner Roberts’ workplace recognition includes a Tiffany gift on key anniversary dates, annual company parties, generous professional development funding, and a relaxed and professional culture.
As identified by the survey, the five trust-building dimensions of a great place to work are: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.
About Gardiner Roberts
Founded in the 1920s, Gardiner Roberts LLP has grown to become a strategically placed full-service law firm with a diverse client base which includes several of Canada's largest banks, medium to large-sized municipalities, agencies, boards and commissions and other government entities, high tech and software companies, real estate developers, lenders and investors.
About the Great Place to Work(R) Institute
Great Place to Work(R) Institute is a global research and management consultancy with expertise on workplace transformation and a presence in 40 countries worldwide. Our mission is to improve society by creating better workplaces. We are best-known for our global Best Workplaces Programme, which we produce in conjunction with prestigious media partners such as the Financial Times and Fortune. With over 3,800 organizations taking part in 40 national lists across the globe, the programme is the world's largest of its kind. We believe passionately that any company or organization can become a great place to work. Our mission is to help you do it.