Chosen as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers for 2012:
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Highlights. Mediacorp editors have confirmed that this employer:
offers a range of alternative work options to help employees balance work-life commitments, from flexible hours to job-sharing arrangements
offers a number of great financial benefits, including year-end performance bonuses, generous discounts on it products (to 15%), discounted financial services through a group banking program and matching RSP contributions
has taken a leading role in the UNICEF-sponsored battle against child labour worldwide and is a pioneering retailer when it comes to incorporating environmental stewardship into its products and day-to-day business operations
onsite restaurants at store locations across Canada serve certified organic coffee as well as special Swedish menu items every day
an industry leader that provides both full-time and part-time employees (more than 15 hours each week) with access to the company health benefits plan
Background Information
Industry:All Other Home Furnishings Stores.
Established:1943.
Parent company:IKEA Systems BV, Sweden.
Full-time employees in Canada:1,540.
Full-time at this location:146.
Full-time worldwide:145,000.
Part-time employees in Canada:2,452.
Longest serving employee:32 years.
Number of applications received at this location last year:27,650.
Average age of all employees:40.
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