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Niagara casinos recognized as Top Employer26 November 2014NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- For the fifth consecutive year Niagara Casinos has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers is an annual competition in which employers in the same field are compared and evaluated using eight key criteria. The award distinguishes organizations in the Hamilton-Niagara area as industry leaders offering exceptional places to work. "We're honoured to once again receive this incredible recognition," says Art Frank, President of Niagara Casinos. "This award reflects the kind of company we strive to be for our employees and for our community." As one of the Region's largest employers with over 4,000 associates, Niagara Casinos offers an extensive selection of employee-valued programs and services, including: A comprehensive pension and benefits program A Wellness Centre Employee events such as the annual picnic, holiday parties and service awards Health-conscious options available in the Associate Dining Room A dedicated employee recognition program including an awards ceremony (the Ovation Gala) Associate development opportunities for improving skills and abilities NC Santé – an employee website devoted to Associate fitness, health and well-being Employee fitness initiatives such as yoga, boot camps, hikes and recipe sharing Interactive communication channels "We're always exploring new ways to develop and enhance our workplace," says Maria Graham, Vice President of Human Resources. "We actively look for feedback from our employees on how to improve the working environment, and we strive to provide the resources needed to encourage their professional success. We ensure our workplace is the best so that we can attract and retain top talent to better serve our customers." Corporate social responsibility is important to Niagara Casinos, and as such numerous opportunities exist for employees to get involved in various corporate giving and green initiatives. This year marked the casinos' 17th annual workplace campaign for the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie, which raised $215,000, driving employee and corporate donations to over $3.8 million since 1997. Niagara Casinos' ongoing efforts to support local communities, to provide premiere entertainment and to promote a safe work environment have not gone unnoticed. In 2014 alone Niagara Casinos was granted the following awards: Health & Wellness Program (1000+ employees), Benefits Canada Pension Plan Engagement, Benefits Canada Ontario's Favourite Casino, Toronto Sun Readers' Choice Awards Best Comedy Club, Niagara Falls Review Readers' Choice Awards Best Spa Facility, Niagara Falls Review Readers' Choice Awards Best of Award of Excellence (Ponte Vecchio & 21 Club), Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (Lucky's Steakhouse), Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Niagara Falls Summer Trillium Recognition Program Leading Edge Award, American Gaming Association Best Broadcast Advertisement, American Gaming Association Award of Distinction, United Way of Niagara Falls & Greater Fort Erie Best Internal Recognition/Motivational Event (Ovation Gala), International Business Awards Best Motivational Video, International Business Awards About 3,000 companies of all sizes and types apply each year to Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers competition. The complete list of the 2014 Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers appears November 26, 2014, in a special magazine published by The Hamilton Spectator. About Fallsview Casino Resort Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort offering premiere entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. |