It’s that time of the year! Randstad Canada has updated its ranking of the top ten most respected employers each year based on poll responses from its annual Employer Brand Report

The results are in, with 32 markets surveyed covering more than 75% of the global economy.

how the results were compiled

The Randstad employer brand research provides valuable insights to help employers shape their employer brand. The study includes helpful information and insights to help employers shape an attractive employer brand and become one of the best companies to work for in Canada.

With over 22 years of experience in effective employer branding. We performed representative research that included 163,000 participants and 6,022 companies globally who were asked about companies with strong employer branding. 

Group of people talking near an elevator.
Group of people talking near an elevator.

In 2023, respondents rated each company on five key factors when choosing an employer:

  1. attractive salary and benefits
  2. good work-life balance
  3. long-term job security
  4. good training
  5. pleasant work atmosphere

The Employer Brand Report results also show that some best employer branding companies in the ranking are attractive because they are perceived as having:

  • financially healthy
  • long-term job security
  • is conveniently located

Others are listed primarily because of their excellent reputation or the image of a pleasant work atmosphere. 

Work-life balance has increased in relative importance over the past three years. It is now valued almost as highly as salary and benefits, which also saw a relative increase in significance.

Download the report below for more information on the ​​best companies to work for in Canada.

download our employer brand research 2023 report

And gain insights on what job seekers are really looking for in their next employer. 

download the report

2023 randstad employer brand research award winners

Best employer branding companies understand the gap between what employees want and what they think employers offer, providing valuable insights into building an employer brand.

Let’s get into the winners. Here are the top 10 winners of the 2023 Randstad Employer Brand Research Award.

top employers to work for in Canada in 2023.

  1. Microsoft Canada
  2. Nexen Energy ULC
  3. TC Energy
  4. Ensign Energy Services Inc.
  5. Bausch Health (Valeant Pharma)
  6. WSP Canada
  7. AccorHotels (Fairmont Hotels)
  8. ArcelorMittal
  9. Canadian Solar Inc.
  10. Toronto Hydro

Well done to all the companies in the top 10 of this year's ranking. We’re happy to announce that talent views your employer branding positively. 

You will undoubtedly create an impression when it comes to hiring and retaining staff, especially given the present labour shortage and economic downturn.

Want to find out more about how we determined this ranking or how to become one of the best companies to work for in Canada? Download the 2023 Employer Brand Report to learn more.

download our employer brand research 2023 report

And gain insights on what job seekers are really looking for in their next employer. 

download the report

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