BASF named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2016

Company acknowledged for employee engagement and family benefits

MISSISSAUGA, ON, December 8, 2015 – Today, BASF was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2016.

“In today’s competitive employment marketplace, it’s important for BASF to deliver innovative programs to attract and retain top talent,” said Terri Howard, Director of Human Resources at BASF Canada. “As part of our total offer, we provide opportunities for professional development, a collaborative work environment, and comprehensive benefits – all key factors in creating a workplace culture that drives success.”

Mediacorp, the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals, also cited BASF Canada for providing its employees with benefits that meet their needs at different life stages, from health care and parental leave to scholarships and retirement. In addition to offering 17 weeks parental leave top-up for new parents, the company offers family coverage on their health plan.

The company also received recognition for its employee engagement activities including eTV, a video network that provides employees with a platform to share their work experiences, thoughts and ideas. Employee Communications is a key criteria for the competition, which identifies companies that offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.

Employers are evaluated by the editors of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers using eight criteria: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community involvement.

Selection was based on information from a national Top Employer application submitted by BASF Canada, together with independent research by Mediacorp.

In November, BASF Canada was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016. The company was also recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2014 and 2015.

About BASF

BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, has 670 employees at 12 production facilities and offices located across Canada. BASF Canada is a subsidiary of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany and an affiliate of BASF Corporation, Florham Park, New Jersey. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us. To find out more about BASF’s activities in Canada, visit www.basf.ca or follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/basfcanada.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

 

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