Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada

Deeley Harley-Davidson's physical workplace is rated as average. In addition to the Richmond head office, the company also has a state-of-the-art distribution centre and offices in Concord, Ontario (just north of Toronto). Back at the the head office, employees enjoy an employee lounge (with music, television and a Harley-Davidson decor); lunchroom areas; free coffee and tea; outdoor patio with barbecue; religious observance room; secure bicycle parking; free parking.

Deeley Harley-Davidson's work atmosphere is rated as above-average. On-the-job, employees enjoy casual dress daily; can listen to music while working; organized social events. The company-subsidized social committee organizes several social events every year (which mostly encompass a charitable fundraising component), including a golf tournament, an evening Christmas party for employees, a special Christmas party for employees children, Easter egg hunt, summer barbecues, Halloween costume lunch, and paintball and jousting matches. The company keeps employees up-to-date through a corporate intranet site.

Deeley Harley-Davidson's financial benefits are rated as very good. To keep salaries competitive the company participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months. Individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months. Deeley Harley- Davidson provides employees with year-end bonuses for all employees; year-end bonuses (to $35,000); matching RSP contributions (up to 9% of salary); life & disability insurance; retirement planning assistance; subsidized home Internet access; clothing allowance. The company's matching RSP plan is self-directed with contribution rates (from 5% to 9% of salary) dependent on position.

Deeley Harley-Davidson's health and family benefits are rated as above-average. The company's health benefits plan is a self-insured plan. As part of the health plan, the employer pays 100% of the premiums. Employees who work 30 hours per week receive coverage. The waiting period for new employees is 90 days. Employees receive full family coverage on the health benefits plan. The basic plan includes routine dental; restorative dental; orthodontics; eyecare ($600 every 2 years); traditional medicine coverage; alternative medicine coverage; massage therapy; medical equipment and supplies; employee assistance (EAP) plan; travel insurance. Deeley Harley-Davidson's family-friendly benefits include; maternity top-up payments (to 70% of salary for 52 weeks). Additional family-friendly benefits include alternative work options (on a case-by-case basis as needed; phased-in retirement.

Deeley Harley-Davidson's vacation and personal time-off are rated as average. New employees receive 2 weeks of vacation allowance after their first year. Vacation increases after 2 years on the job. Long-serving employees receive a maximum of 6 weeks of vacation each year. Employees can schedule 10 personal days off each year, as needed. Employees can also apply for an unpaid leave of absence. (Depending on the position, some employees start at 3 weeks paid vacation).

Deeley Harley-Davidson's employee engagement program is rated as very good. Employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months. Managers receive training in how to conduct effective performance reviews. Performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work. In recognition of exception performance, the company operates an annual incentive program that includes four payout levels that are dependent on position. Deeley Harley-Davidson hires an outside consultant to conduct confidential employee satisfaction and engagement surveys. (These surveys are held every 12 months).

Deeley Harley-Davidson's training and skills development program is rated as above-average. Employees receive tuition subsidies for courses related to their position. (The employer subsidizes up to 100% of tuition). Employees may also receive tuition subsidies for courses unrelated to their current position. (The employer subsidizes up to 100% of non-related tuition). Subsidies for professional accreditations; in-house training programs; online training programs; online employee skills inventory.

Deeley Harley-Davidson's community involvement program is rated as exceptional. The company supports local, national and international charitable organizations, including the Kids with Cancer Society (Edmonton), and the Red Deer Food Bank. Deeley Harley-Davidson has also raised more than $2.8 million dollars for musclar dystrophy research through their 18-year partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Employees take part in the selection of charitable groups assisted each year. Employees receive paid time off to volunteer with their favourite charitable organizations. Employees also receive 1 paid day off to volunteer. Last year, employees donated over 500 hours volunteering with charitable projects. Approximately 18 charitable and community organizations were supported last year. Through the company's "Share the Care" program, employees at their Richmond office were each provided with $100 to donate to their favourite charity -- with an additional matching donation made by the company.