Westland Insurance nominated in two categories for Canadian HR Awards
July 31 2024 - 1:13PM
Westland Insurance, one of Canada’s leading insurance brokers, is
thrilled to announce its selection as an Excellence Awardee in two
prestigious categories for the annual Canadian HR Awards: the
Canadian HR Team of the Year (Finance/Insurance) award and the
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion award. The awards, now in
their 11th year, celebrate outstanding achievements in human
resources and recognize organizations that excel in key
areas. The Canadian HR Team of the Year
(Finance/Insurance) award recognizes an outstanding HR team that
excels within the HR function across the financial/insurance
services sector by collaborating with various business functions
and overcoming unique challenges through innovative approaches. The
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion award honors organizations
that prioritize diversity and inclusion and developing programs for
employees from five key groups: women, visible minorities, persons
with disabilities, Indigenous individuals, and the 2SLGBTQAI+
community.
“We’re thrilled to be
nominated as an Excellence Awardee in two different categories at
the Canadian HR Awards, and we hope to achieve both recognitions in
September when the winners will be announced” said Jamie Lyons,
President & CEO of Westland Insurance. “This nomination is a
testament to our commitment to being a modern, caring, and
inclusive employer in the Canadian insurance industry. We’ll
continue to invest in our employees to promote a positive workplace
culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow their
potential.”
Diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at
Westland
Through its Amplify
Belonging program, established in 2022, Westland has implemented
several initiatives such as offering DEIB training for leaders and
learning sessions for all employees, launching the Diversity
Council, and introducing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to provide
opportunities for individuals from equity-deserving backgrounds to
connect, among others.
"As an HR team and
organization, we strive to foster an inclusive culture where
employees can thrive,” said Keri Fraser, Chief People Officer at
Westland. “I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past
two years. Our People & Performance team is dedicated to
developing policies, programs, and initiatives tailored to the
unique needs of our employees, while incorporating innovative
approaches.”
As part of Westland’s
commitment to its employees’ well-being and in response to their
feedback, over the past year the organization introduced employee
benefits enhancements, including increased coverage for mental
health, fertility treatments, gender affirmation, dietician
services, and Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT). All
this is in addition to a comprehensive package of financial
benefits, perks, insurance discounts, and educational support, the
latter benefiting both employees and their children. Westland also
offers Values Days that allow employees to observe significant days
based on their personal beliefs or preferences.
Westland’s commitment
extends not only to its people but also to its communities. The
company provides paid volunteer time to its employees to support
them in giving back to their community, whether they volunteer
individually or as part of a team, assisting causes they are
passionate about. As of 2024, 176 Westland employees have
collectively volunteered over 900 hours across the nine provinces
where the brokerage has operations.
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About Westland
Insurance Group: Westland Insurance Group is one of the
largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in
Canada. Trading over $3 billion of premium, Westland continues to
expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expertise and
advisory-based services across commercial, personal, employee
benefits, farm, and specialty insurance segments. Since its
founding in 1980, Westland has remained committed to supporting its
clients, industry partners, and local communities. For more
information, please visit westlandinsurance.ca.
Jessica Thiessen
Westland Insurance Group Ltd.
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