Bethany receives double recognition as an employer of choice

Posted on Monday, March 07, 2011

Bethany Care Society has again distinguished itself as an employer of choice, both provincially and nationally.
 
For a fourth consecutive year, Bethany has been named one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers. The announcement was made on February 2 in a special insert in the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal. Bethany Care Society is one of only three not-for-profit organizations included in this prestigious listing. “Our consistent recognition as a Top 50 Employer speaks volumes about Bethany’s emphasis on quality, leadership and education, as well as our focus on promoting flexible working environments and work-life balance for employees,” says Greer Black, President and CEO.
 
Bethany was honoured again on February 25 in a national media announcement by the Workplace Institute that Bethany Care Society was one of three companies named as Canada’s Best Employers for 50+ Canadians. The other recipients are the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto and Walmart Canada.
 
“Almost 40 percent of Bethany’s workforce is age 50 or older, with 36 employees over the age of 65. Our eldest employee is over 80 and is highly valued by residents and colleagues alike,” says Greer Black, adding that there are many reasons why Bethany was chosen for this award. “These include recruitment strategies that focus on hiring experienced people who are often over 50, and an emphasis on the caring relationships that develop as part of our work. As well, we place a strong emphasis on seeking employee feedback and creating policies and approaches that support mature employees and develop them in new roles as their work needs change.”
 
In the past 11 years, Bethany Care Society has received 10 national or provincial employer of choice awards, he notes. “This demonstrates the hard work and commitment of all Bethany employees to fulfilling our mission of Creating Caring Communities for the residents, clients and tenants we serve through our 12 locations and community services in Central and Southern Alberta.”
 
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Inquiries:
Colleen Blakely, Manager, Communications and Marketing
blakelyc@bethanycare.com; 403.210.4624