Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER July 10, 2017 FEATURES 13 July 10, 2017 FEATURES 13 2 0 1 7 READERS AWARDS CHOICE THE READERS HAVE SPOKEN W elcome to the second annual Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards. In the following pages, you will fi nd the HR vendors and suppliers that our readers selected as their favourites. is special section is designed to highlight these extraordinary fi rms — the ones our readers think are the very best at what they do. A total of 132 companies were honoured in 51 diff erent categories. at means we've covered the gamut in terms of the products and services you're looking for, whether it's recognition, benefi ts, background checks, leadership training, wellness programs — the list goes on and on. A big thanks goes out to our loyal readers for taking the time to fi ll out the lengthy ballot. Once again, we were overwhelmed by the participation. More than 1,200 of you took time to cast more than 30,000 votes. It adds even more cachet and bragging rights for the winning fi rms. After all, these companies weren't chosen by a handful of judges behind a closed door. Instead, we set up a digital survey and sent an invitation to our audience to vote — to tell us the companies they like doing business with and the ones that provide really good value. is guide is designed to be used by you, our readers, as a cheat sheet. It's like having a window into the offi ces of your colleagues at organizations across the country. When you're looking for a service provider, look for the Readers' Choice seal. It's not an endorsement from the editors of Canadian HR Reporter — it's something far better. It's a seal of approval from your colleagues. anks again for taking the time to vote. If you don't see your favourite fi rms honoured in these pages, be sure to participate and vote next year. Todd Humber Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Table of Contents CONSULTANTS Benefi ts & Pension Consultants ....................... RC2 Compensation Consultants ............................. RC2 Disability Management Consultants ................. RC2 Diversity/Employment Equity Consultants ....... RC2 HR Management Consultants .......................... RC2 Talent Management Consultants ..................... RC2 EDUCATION HR Education - Certifi cate Programs ................ RC3 HR Education - Degree Programs .................... RC3 HR Education - Diploma Programs .................. RC3 HR Education - Masters Programs ................... RC3 ENGAGEMENT & RECOGNITION Discount Programs ......................................... RC3 Employee Engagement Programs ..................... RC4 Recognition Gift Cards .................................... RC4 Recognition Programs & Awards ..................... RC4 HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS EAP Providers ................................................ RC4 Ergonomic Products ....................................... RC4 First Aid Training Services ............................... RC5 Mental Health Services ................................... RC5 Safety Training Services .................................. RC5 Wellness Programs ......................................... RC5 INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT Discount Insurance Providers .......................... RC5 Group Insurance Providers .............................. RC5 Risk Management Services ............................. RC6 LAW & WORKPLACE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Business/Corporate Immigration Law Boutiques .............................................. RC6 Employment/Labour Law Boutiques ................ RC6 Employment & Labour Law - Full Service Firms RC8 Workplace Dispute Resolution Services .......... RC10 OUTSOURCED SERVICE PROVIDERS Payroll Management Services .............................. RC10 Relocation Services ....................................... RC10 RECRUITMENT Employer Rating Websites ............................ RC11 Executive Recruiters .................................... RC11 Recruitment Agencies .................................. RC11 Recruitment Websites .................................. RC11 Specialized Recruiters .................................. RC12 RESEARCH & REFERENCE Research & Reference Sources ...................... RC12 SCREENING, ASSESSMENTS & OUTPLACEMENT Employee Assessment Services ..................... RC12 Outplacement Services ................................ RC13 Pre-Employment Screening Services ............. RC13 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING Employee Communications Training ............ RC14 HR Professional Development Education Providers ................................... RC14 Labour Relations Training Providers ............. RC14 Leadership & Team Development Training ................................ RC14 Learning Management Providers .................. RC15 Management/Executive Development Education Providers ............... RC15 TECHNOLOGY HR Management Software/Solutions ............ RC15 Payroll Software/Solutions ........................... RC15 Recruitment Software/Solutions..........................RC18 Talent Management Software/Solutions ........ RC18 Time & Attendance Software/Solutions ............RC20 Web Conferencing Services .......................... RC20 UNIFORM SUPPLIERS Uniform Suppliers ....................................... RC20 EDITOR'S NOTE 2 0 1 7 READERS' WINNER CHOICE

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