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Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace in Canada | 5-Star DE&I Employers
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Inside the best DE&I workplaces for 2026 CHRR’s 5-Star DE&I employer rankings 2026 reveal what data-led workplaces do differently What separates the best diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) workplaces in Canada from those still treating it as a slogan? Measurement, belonging, psychological safety, and whether someone feels truly seen at work – none of that shows up on a balance sheet.
Employees are Happy, But Retention Efforts Still Necessary
Here's a statistic that employers might not have expected. Job satisfaction among workers reached a record high, at 69% in 2026, according to new research from the Conference Board. Even more surprising is that this number is the highest it has been since the organization began tracking it in 1987. In fact, this number reflects a trend of increasing index values over the past 16 consecutive years. However, when you dig deeper, the Conference Board found what they call an uneven reality.
Conference Board: We've just hit a peak at job satisfaction. AI threatens to completely ruin that for the unlucky 50% Original
American workers just hit a 39-year job satisfaction peak — and we at The Conference Board have the data to prove it. At nearly 69%, it is the highest level of job satisfaction we have recorded since we began tracking in 1987. It may also be the high-water mark. Because the same force most likely to define the next decade of work — AI — is already threatening to pull that number back down for a large portion of the workforce.
Too Much of a Good Thing
After dozens of award-winning articles and books on network dynamics, Professor of Global Leadership Rob Cross is throwing up a caution sign: Too much networking can lead to collaboration overload. Those most affected – often a firm’s stars – suffer stress and reduced productivity. They frequently leave their organizations.
The IRF’s Incentive & Events Industry Software Report: 2020
KEy Insights Solutions are delivered almost exclusively via Software as a Service, and most pricing is on the SaaS per-user subscription model, resulting in lower systems fees and the ability to invest more in rewards. Clients prioritize ease of use and often demand extensive customization capabilities which in a SaaS-dominated environment, providers must make their tools more flexible and configurable.
Choosing the Right Incentive Reward
ABOUT THE WEBINAR There are many steps to designing a successful incentive program, but if the rewards themselves are inappropriate, all the other work will have been wasted. This webcast will explore the various types of rewards — merchandise, gift cards or branded currency, travel — and describe scenarios where each works best, whether as the sole award or in combination with others.
Winning the War for Talent: Modern Motivational Methods for Attracting and Retaining Employees
Given the struggle that many organizations face hiring and retaining talent in today’s tight labor market, it is critical to understand how to effectively reward employees. To address this question, we review relevant evidence that explains the importance of workplace rewards and recognition.
Winning the War for Talent: Modern Motivational Methods for Attracting and Retaining Employees
Learning how to optimally reward employees matters for the bottom line.
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