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BY TODD LEWYS Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)'s customers expect the best from the province's provider of universal automobile coverage and driver licensing services. The public looks to the non-profit Crown Corporation and its 1,800 staff members to provide the highest level of customer service possible through every interaction while they work with Manitobans to reduce risk on the road. And one crucial way that MPI delivers on this promise is through a culture of employee engagement, says Satvir Tkachuk, MPI's Acting Vice-President, Human Resources, and Chief Human Resources Officer. MPI has focused on three major initiatives to continually provide an inspiring environment for employees to flourish in — engagement, inclusion and development. "Employee engagement is very important to our success. Engaged teams are motivated to contribute to organizational success, and willing to go the extra mile in achieving organizational goals," says Tkachuk. Turns out, employees also appreciate inclusion. "Manitoba's population is diverse and our workforce is representative of the customers we serve," says Tkachuk. "As a result, we have many programs that promote diversity. These programs go beyond recognizing diversity related to race and gender. We promote, recognize and leverage our diverse team to create a positive work atmosphere that promotes equality and delivers results." From encouraging employee resource groups, and community volunteerism to offering Truth and Reconciliation education and awareness training to nearly 95 per cent of employees, the corporation is dedicated to appreciating the benefits diversity can bring to the workplace. "At MPI, we appreciate and value everyone's background and experience," Tkachuk says. As for employee development, she notes a hands-on approach has made an impact. "To perform to their full potential and blossom, employees need to feel supported and understand the role they play in achieving corporate goals. With that in mind, our president, Dan Guimond, visits all MPI locations to ask employees what's working, and how we can work with them to make things better," she says. "He not only communicates directly with them, but is transparent with them. The more you share, the more they will care." At MPI, it's all about creating a culture that's consistently characterized by innovation, accountability and collaboration. "Our management team emphasizes the fact that we're all in it together, working side-by-side to make the workplace better," Tkachuk says. "Our employees really appreciate that approach." Moving forward, MPI will continue to do what they can to create a work environment in which they attract top talent and provide an environment that employees can thrive in. MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE APPRECIATES THE BENEFITS DIVERSITY CAN BRING TO THE WORKPLACE. SUBMITTED PHOTO ENGAGEMENT, INCLUSION & DEVELOPMENT AT MPI Drive your career forward. 17-071-19-01 2018 Top Man. Empl._Free Press_Nov.1-17.indd 1 2017-11-17 9:13 AM 18 At MPI, it's all about creating a culture that's consistently characterized by innovation, accountability and collaboration.

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