TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.
is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, it has been
recognized as one of Greater
Toronto's Top 100 Employers of 2017. This annual competition
recognizes employers in the Greater
Toronto Area who offer exceptional workplaces for their
employees. The complete list of 2017 winners appears in
Canada's Top 100 online magazine,
and in today's edition of The Globe and Mail.
This award follows Corby's recent recognition as a Great Place
to Work in Canada, a distinguished
title it has secured for the last five years. These achievements
demonstrate Corby's commitment to developing talent and improving
culture in order to create a workplace that all employees can take
pride in.
Organizations entered in the competition are evaluated based on
the following criteria: Physical Workplace, Work Atmosphere &
Social, Health, Financial & Family Benefits, Vacation &
Time Off, Employee Communications, Performance Management, Training
& Skills Development and Community Involvement.
"It's exciting to be selected on this list of top companies once
again, as it is a tribute to the dedication and passion of our
talented employees," says Paul
Holub, VP Human Resources. "We are incredibly proud to
create an environment that provides opportunities and resources for
employees to be successful. This award signifies our commitment to
listening to their feedback on how we can continuously improve our
workplace."
Headquartered in the heart of downtown Toronto, the growth
and success of Corby Spirit and Wine has been made possible by the
talent, creativity and passion of its employees for more than 150
years. Along with its Windsor-based sister company Hiram
Walker & Sons Ltd., Corby provides employment for nearly
450 individuals across the nation and continues to be committed to
providing a work environment that enables employees to reach their
full potential.
About Corby
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading
Canadian marketer and distributor of spirits and imported wines.
Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most
renowned brands in Canada,
including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot No.
40®, Pike Creek®, and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as
well as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, and
the recently acquired Ungava® gin. Through its affiliation with
Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine
industry, Corby also represents leading international brands such
as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® and The Glenlivet® Scotch
whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum,
Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Stoneleigh®,
Campo Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. In 2016, Corby was named one of
the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada for the fifth
consecutive year, and was also listed among Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers for the
third time. Corby is a publicly traded company based in
Toronto, Ontario, and listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and
CSW.B. For further information, please visit our website or follow
us on LinkedIn, Twitter (@CorbySW),
and Instagram (@CorbySW).
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications