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Hamilton Spectator
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
GHD Announces Appointment to Americas Leadership Team
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GHD today announced the appointment of Danielle Huffman as People Leader for GHD Americas and USA. Huffman brings extensive experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. 'Danielle brings a combination of strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to people-first leadership,' said Chris Hunter, GHD CEO – Americas. 'Her experience leading large-scale HR transformations and her collaborative approach make her the ideal leader to guide our People function through the next phase of growth.' Huffman – who held several roles at WSP USA for nearly 12 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of HR – will be serving as People Leader for 4,500 professionals in over 130 offices in the U.S., Canada and Chile. Her appointment is part of GHD's commitment to building strong, future-ready leadership to support its continued growth across the Americas. 'We're excited to welcome her to GHD and confident she will make a lasting impact in the Americas and across the Enterprise,' added Hunter. About GHD GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD's network of 11,000+ professionals are connected across 160 offices located on five continents. GHD in the Americas GHD has long-standing client relationships, a significant project and economic footprint in the Americas and represents 40 percent of GHD's global workforce with nearly 4,500 professionals in over 130 offices in the U.S., Canada and Chile. In 2024, our Canadian business was named one of Canada's Top 100 employers and ranks #6 in international design firms operating in Canada according to Engineering News-Record' s 2024 annual survey of key market segments. GHD's U.S. operations were named as a 2023 Best Places to Work for disability inclusion by Disability:IN. Please click here to find a local office. Media Contacts
Cision Canada
21-07-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
OntarioMD Recognized in the 2025 HRD Canada Best Places to Work
TORONTO, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - HRD Canada conducted a far-reaching analysis of the HR industry and is proud to recognize OntarioMD as one of the standout performers and celebrate their exemplary professional abilities and expertise. , Managing Editor for Special Reports at HRD Canada, shared his insights on the selection process, stating, "It was inspiring to see so many organizations going above and beyond to support their people. OntarioMD truly earned this recognition through their exceptional engagement with staff and the wide array of initiatives they've implemented to help employees thrive in their careers." HRD Canada's 30+ strong Intelligence Unit compiled the final winners list after the completion of a rigorous process, canvassing the opinions of objective industry experts and collating leading-edge research. The prestigious list of honourees was then matched with the Best Places to Work's precise criteria. OntarioMD receives this honour with pleasure and is delighted to be included among the HR industry's top performers. "We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of HRD Canada's Best Places to Work in 2025. This honour reflects the dedication, passion, and collaborative spirit of our entire OntarioMD team. Every day, our staff show up with a deep commitment to supporting clinicians and improving digital health across the province. It's their innovation and heart that make OntarioMD not just a great place to work, but a great place to make a difference," said Robert Fox, Chief Executive Officer, OntarioMD. This award is testament to the professionalism and commitment OntarioMD brings to the industry and additionally showcases their desire to maintain their first-rate standards. About OntarioMD: OntarioMD (OMD) is a national leader in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies for primary care. The organization has more than 20 years of proven success in developing and deploying digital health solutions that improve patient care. OMD also provides change management support to clinicians to help them use the solutions effectively. OMD is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association. It receives funding from the Province of Ontario to support family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and their staff to digitally optimize their practices. About 2025 HRDC Best Places to Work: The entry process for the 2025 Best Places to Work comprised two steps: an employer submission followed by an employee survey. First, organizations had to complete an in-depth questionnaire looking at key factors such as employee engagement, turnover rates, average tenure of staff, compensation and benefits, health and wellness programs, diversity initiatives, professional development, corporate culture, flexible work options, reward and recognition, and green programs. Companies that successfully completed the submission phase were then sent a link to an online employee survey to be circulated internally. To ensure the integrity of the data collected, employees were requested to provide their company email addresses. To be eligible for the Best Places to Work recognition, organizations had to meet a minimum number of responses based on company size. The survey asked employees to rate their company across a range of metrics that constituted drivers of employee satisfaction. An employer needed to achieve an overall satisfaction rating of at least 75 percent to be recognized as a Best Place to Work.
South Wales Guardian
13-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Harlech Foodservice one of UK's best places to work
Harlech Foodservice, which has a base in Carmarthen, earned a spot on The Sunday Times' 2025 list of the best employers. The company operates across south west Wales, including Pembrokeshire. Laura Griffiths, Harlech's key account manager, said: "I started with Harlech in February last year and the company being family-owned was one of the reasons I joined. "In the time I have been here for example I have had a promotion. "I came in as a business development manager and then had my promotion in April this year. "I think that strategy of promoting from within is one of the reasons why Harlech was listed in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work." The Sunday Times described Harlech Foodservice as a business that 'cares passionately about the morale of its 245-strong workforce,' noting that 20 per cent of employees were promoted internally last year. The company also offers staff discounts, a pension scheme, a cycle-to-work programme, a wellbeing scheme and a Christmas hamper. David Cattrall, managing director, said: "I am chuffed to bits quite honestly. "We have been driving sales growth in the last couple of years and to make it happen we knew the first thing we had to do was invest in our people, and strengthen our people from top to bottom." He said the company's family-owned roots remain central to its identity. Mr Cattrall said: "What we try to maintain as we grow is that small business feeling where everybody knows each other. "We want people to be able to speak to each other, it's that small family feel that we are trying to maintain. "We don't want to lose that informality you get in a small business." He said the company prioritises promoting staff from within. Mr Cattrall said: "I'm very keen on making sure that new opportunities are offered to people within the company first, so they can grow and prosper." The Sunday Times recognition comes just months after Harlech was named best UK food wholesaler by The Caterer magazine. Zoe Thomas, editor of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, said: "The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list is the UK's biggest survey of employee engagement, compiled in partnership with workplace expert WorkL. "These organisations know that happy employees are the superpower helping them thrive."
Western Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Harlech Foodservice one of UK's best places to work
Harlech Foodservice, which has a base in Carmarthen, earned a spot on The Sunday Times' 2025 list of the best employers. The company operates across south west Wales, including Pembrokeshire. Laura Griffiths, Harlech's key account manager, said: "I started with Harlech in February last year and the company being family-owned was one of the reasons I joined. "In the time I have been here for example I have had a promotion. "I came in as a business development manager and then had my promotion in April this year. "I think that strategy of promoting from within is one of the reasons why Harlech was listed in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work." The Sunday Times described Harlech Foodservice as a business that 'cares passionately about the morale of its 245-strong workforce,' noting that 20 per cent of employees were promoted internally last year. The company also offers staff discounts, a pension scheme, a cycle-to-work programme, a wellbeing scheme and a Christmas hamper. David Cattrall, managing director, said: "I am chuffed to bits quite honestly. "We have been driving sales growth in the last couple of years and to make it happen we knew the first thing we had to do was invest in our people, and strengthen our people from top to bottom." He said the company's family-owned roots remain central to its identity. Mr Cattrall said: "What we try to maintain as we grow is that small business feeling where everybody knows each other. "We want people to be able to speak to each other, it's that small family feel that we are trying to maintain. "We don't want to lose that informality you get in a small business." He said the company prioritises promoting staff from within. Mr Cattrall said: "I'm very keen on making sure that new opportunities are offered to people within the company first, so they can grow and prosper." The Sunday Times recognition comes just months after Harlech was named best UK food wholesaler by The Caterer magazine. Zoe Thomas, editor of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, said: "The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list is the UK's biggest survey of employee engagement, compiled in partnership with workplace expert WorkL. "These organisations know that happy employees are the superpower helping them thrive."
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cooperative Response Center one of the 'Best Places to Work'
Apr. 11—Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), in partnership with the Workforce Development Boards of Southeast Minnesota and Winona, unveiled the "Best Places to Work" in Southeast Minnesota. Now in its 15th year, this regional initiative celebrates companies that go above and beyond in cultivating exceptional workplace cultures throughout Southeast Minnesota. After a thorough evaluation process led by national consulting firm Personnel Dynamics, fifteen standout companies earned the distinction of being among the Best Places to Work across our region's eleven counties — Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. These businesses have made meaningful investments in their people, championed inclusive and engaging work environments, and continue to lead with innovation, purpose, and care. Among those that were honored was Mower County's Cooperative Response Center, Inc, based in Austin. The 2025 Best Places to Work winners are: Small Employer (under 50 employees —City of Byron —Arcadian Bank —Rushford State Bank —Southeast Service Cooperative —Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Mid-Size Employer (50-150 employees) —Cooperative Response Center, Inc. —Custom Alarm —New Age Tree Service —Pace International —People's Energy Cooperative Large Employer (Over 150 employees) —Benike Construction —City of Albert Lea —Gemini, Inc. —Olmsted County —Strongwell Winners of this designation receive more than just recognition — they earn the right to display the "Best Places to Work" logo in their marketing materials, receive a custom event banner to showcase at their workplace, and gain year-long bragging rights across their communities and industries. The award also signals to job seekers that these employers are committed to putting people first. The 2025 winners were celebrated at the annual Workforce Development Forum held April 3 at the Rochester International Event Center.
