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MANITOBA'S TOP 25 EMPLOYERS 2014 7 MANITOBA HYDRO Balanced, human approach to employee satisfaction earns Manitoba Hydro top-25 employer award Manitoba Hydro is a place where job satisfaction is high, and the rate of employee retention is well above average. For the Free Press That success can be attributed to a philosophy summed up in two words – employee engagement, said Manitoba To say the least, being an organization that employs Hydro's Vice-President of Human Resources and Corporate thousands of people isn't easy. Services, Bryan Luce. After all, with such a broad base of employees – and so many "At Manitoba Hydro, we're dedicated to providing our different needs to meet – it's difficult to please everyone. Yet, employees with meaningful work, proper training and as an organization that employs in excess of 6,000 people, development and great career opportunities," he said. "A key focus of ours is being flexible in dealing with our employees, and doing what makes sense to help them achieve the work-life balance that will enhance their productivity on both the work and home fronts." Without question, Manitoba Hydro's benefits package is strong across the board. For example, new employees can start with up to three weeks of paid Hydro teams are regular contenders in vacation, a wide the United Way plane pull competition. variety of in-house and online training Submitted photo programs are available, and employees who are new mothers are privy to flexible work options and maternity leave top-up payments (up to 93 per cent of salary for 17 weeks). That said, it's the human touch and employee recognition that makes the biggest impact on employee satisfaction, said Luce. "Of course, it's important to have great benefits and consistent policies in effect, but it's even more important Linemen showcase their skills and safe work to exercise reasonable and good judgment. We want to do practices at Hydro's annual Lineman's Rodeo. what makes the most sense for us, and our employees. That Submitted photo By Todd Lewys means making the effort to be flexible," he said. "We want to treat our employees as well as we possibly can, and invest in their learning and development. Those commitments are very real here, and pay off through increased productivity and employee satisfaction." Dawn Nedohin-Macek, an engineer who's worked at Manitoba Hydro since May 2002, said Hydro's management team consistently backs up their words with their actions. "As employees, we really appreciate their flexible attitude," she said. "Just yesterday, I needed to stay home because both my children were sick. I was able to use a family responsibility leave day to deal with this situation. When management at Manitoba Hydro says they're family focused, they truly are." Likewise, when Hydro's management team says they're committed to providing meaningful work for their workforce, they mean that too, added Nedohin-Macek. "In my time here, I've had three very different jobs. For eight years, I was in the systems support department, then I spent one year as a cost and scheduling engineer for Hydro's Bipole III project," she said. "Currently, I'm executive assistant to the Vice-President of Transmission, doing whatever research, reports and presentations that might be needed. All three jobs have been stimulating and challenging; I've enjoyed each one. I think that's why so many people stay with Hydro, and why there are so many 20-, 30-, even 40-year veterans on staff here – people enjoy their work." Luce said it's things like being able to change careers without changing employers and strategic initiatives related to employment diversity that distinguish Manitoba Hydro from so many other organizations. "If you're motivated and driven, there's no need to leave – you can go in another career direction without leaving Hydro," he said, adding the average career length is 15 years. "I think that's why so many employees stay with us; it's a real competitive advantage. The same thing applies to our commitment to employment diversity. People really appreciate having a level playing field relative to career opportunities. When you provide people with meaningful work, good long-term career opportunities and a culture that's built on health, safety, wellness and fairness, chances are good your employees will be happy, and productive." Generating bright futures Manitoba Hydro is proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba's Top 25 Employers for the 4th consecutive year. Generating bright ������� ��� ����������� � ��������� ������� � ����� �������� �� ������ ������� ��� ����������� � �������� ��� �� � � ������������� futures Visit us at www.hydro.mb.ca

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