Case Study
Muhammad Hussain Muhammad Owais
Grade12
BOH4M
VanCity
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow came up with a set of individually required needs that are sufficient for one to commence a journey into self actualization. VanCity has ensured a great and consistent workforce that enables their employees to Self Actualize. The ways that they provide room for improvement are as follows:
Lower-order needs: Focus is something usually dependant on the security and safe environment of a person. If something troubles a person or can put them in danger they can be a victim of constant anxiety. Safety from hazardous substances, dangerous procedures and harassment are a few of the major factors in workplace safety.
The criteria …show more content…
Besides jaw dropping financial benefits; consistently being aware of employee performance of short term and long term goals and in turn providing recognition is also part of their system.
Social Responsibility VanCity believes in creating shared values (aka CSV) by which they depend on the wellbeing of their employees and social responsibility. Part of the equation of a productive workforce is good health and education. In order to maintain this productive workforce, VanCity invests in health and education in society so that they may keep their business thriving at the same time meeting the needs of their workforce and the society around them.
“ Vancity has earned a spot on Maclean's 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada list for the third consecutive year based on its environmental, social and governance performance.
Vancity was highlighted for being Canada's first financial institution to determine its impact on “people, planet and profit” via non-financial metrics, such as membership resilience and client well-being, alongside financial metrics, as well as for supporting farmers’ markets through its granting …show more content…
Wellness Programs S.C. Johnson focuses more on the paid leaves and sick leaves creating a trust between the employees and the company. For example, employees who have worked for over a year have two weeks of fully paid sick leave and an additional 24 weeks at two-thirds pay. Employees who have worked for more than five years can take 10 weeks of sick leave at full pay, and 16 weeks at two-thirds of their regular salary.
S.C Johnson also has a few servicesprovided within the company like on-site massages, day care services, and recreational facilities.
4. How Does S.C. Johnson Benefit? The company described the perks of having lots of paid leaves as a good business investment in the long term. With more satisfied employees, the company spends less money on hiring. One-Quarter of its workforce has been employed by the company for over 15 years. Moreover, in their entire history, they have never had to fire anyone.
5. Best Workplace (Canadian Business Magazine)
COMPANY LOCATION # YRS EMPLOYEES
Aecon Group Inc. Toronto 10 1,788
Allstate Insurance
Company of Canada Markham, Ont. 5 2,145
ATB Financial Edmonton 8
Muhammad Hussain Muhammad Owais
Grade12
BOH4M
VanCity
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow came up with a set of individually required needs that are sufficient for one to commence a journey into self actualization. VanCity has ensured a great and consistent workforce that enables their employees to Self Actualize. The ways that they provide room for improvement are as follows:
Lower-order needs: Focus is something usually dependant on the security and safe environment of a person. If something troubles a person or can put them in danger they can be a victim of constant anxiety. Safety from hazardous substances, dangerous procedures and harassment are a few of the major factors in workplace safety.
The criteria …show more content…
Besides jaw dropping financial benefits; consistently being aware of employee performance of short term and long term goals and in turn providing recognition is also part of their system.
Social Responsibility VanCity believes in creating shared values (aka CSV) by which they depend on the wellbeing of their employees and social responsibility. Part of the equation of a productive workforce is good health and education. In order to maintain this productive workforce, VanCity invests in health and education in society so that they may keep their business thriving at the same time meeting the needs of their workforce and the society around them.
“ Vancity has earned a spot on Maclean's 50 Most Socially Responsible Corporations in Canada list for the third consecutive year based on its environmental, social and governance performance.
Vancity was highlighted for being Canada's first financial institution to determine its impact on “people, planet and profit” via non-financial metrics, such as membership resilience and client well-being, alongside financial metrics, as well as for supporting farmers’ markets through its granting …show more content…
Wellness Programs S.C. Johnson focuses more on the paid leaves and sick leaves creating a trust between the employees and the company. For example, employees who have worked for over a year have two weeks of fully paid sick leave and an additional 24 weeks at two-thirds pay. Employees who have worked for more than five years can take 10 weeks of sick leave at full pay, and 16 weeks at two-thirds of their regular salary.
S.C Johnson also has a few servicesprovided within the company like on-site massages, day care services, and recreational facilities.
4. How Does S.C. Johnson Benefit? The company described the perks of having lots of paid leaves as a good business investment in the long term. With more satisfied employees, the company spends less money on hiring. One-Quarter of its workforce has been employed by the company for over 15 years. Moreover, in their entire history, they have never had to fire anyone.
5. Best Workplace (Canadian Business Magazine)
COMPANY LOCATION # YRS EMPLOYEES
Aecon Group Inc. Toronto 10 1,788
Allstate Insurance
Company of Canada Markham, Ont. 5 2,145
ATB Financial Edmonton 8