As the firm nears its 100th anniversary in 2022, Bennett Jones has again been ranked a Best Employer in Canada as part of Kincentric’s Best Employers global certification. It is the 20th consecutive year, and 21st overall, that Bennett Jones has earned this honour. The firm is the longest-ranked Best Employer in Canada.
"The people of Bennett Jones have remained unwavering in their commitment to each other and our clients over the past year," says Hugh MacKinnon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bennett Jones. "Being a best employer once again shows how our unique culture, exceptional teamwork and client-first approach to business is as strong as ever. These are timeless qualities that have defined Bennett Jones for almost 100 years and continue to make us who we are today."
Kincentric Best Employers is a program that measures the trends and behaviors of extraordinary organizations. In the current environment of digitalization, globalization and talent shortages, four factors are becoming crucial for organizations to excel in. Kincentric Best Employers are surpassing other organizations in:
- Employee engagement – Employees speak positively about their employer, intend to stay and are motivated to exert extra effort at work.
- Agility – Employees see that the organization is highly adaptive, innovative, inclusive and responsive to the changing needs of its customers.
- Engaging leadership – Leaders are deeply connected with employees to drive engagement, communicate a clear vision and exert strong personal values.
- Talent focus – Employees feel that the organization is highly focused on attracting and retaining talent and creating an inspirational environment where people can thrive.
About Bennett Jones
Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world.
About Kincentric
Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart company, approaches human capital differently—we help you identify what drives your people, so they can drive your business. Formerly a part of Aon, our decades of expertise in culture and engagement, leadership assessment and development, and HR and talent advisory services enable us to help organizations change from the inside. And our global network of colleagues, our proven insights and our intuitive technologies give us new ways to help organizations unlock the power of people and teams—fostering change and accelerating success. For more information, please visit kincentric.com.