Today, Desjardins Group was confirmed as a national winner in Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 Program. Winners were chosen by the program’s board of governors, established in 2005 by Waterstone Human Capital.
“Desjardins Group, led by Monique F. Leroux, is very committed to its members, elected officers and employees,” said Alan Small, the managing director of Waterstone Human Capital. “The culture at Desjardins is aligned throughout the organization, and they’ve continued to show outstanding financial performance.”
“At Desjardins, our culture is particularly one of participation and democracy, leadership in financial education and in sustainable development, support for gender equity, and people’s community involvement,” said Leroux, president and CEO. “All of these activities contribute to the development and longevity of our organization, which will soon be celebrating 110 years of existence.”
Leroux expressed gratitude to elected caisse officers and all employees, praising their engagement as the contributing factor for being named the best corporate culture in Canada.
Desjardins was not the only financial institution to reach the highest ranks—Canadian Western Bank Group was also named to the Top 10.
The 6th annual Awards Gala of the Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 will take place on February 7, 2011 in Toronto.
(11/18/10)