TORONTO, ON – DEC 3, 2024 – Women’s College Hospital (WCH) has been named one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Presented by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, this award recognizes Women’s College Hospital as an outstanding employer for its commitment to a positive work environment, inclusive and open communication, comprehensive health and benefits, as well as employee and physician engagement.
“At Women’s College Hospital, our people are the foundation of our success,” says Heather McPherson, President and CEO at Women’s College Hospital. “Regardless of our roles, every member of our team brings our core values to life: equity, quality, people, courage, partnership, and curiosity. This recognition is a shared accomplishment across our organization.”
The award highlights WCH’s commitment to ensuring all staff can reach their full potential while driving innovation and excellence within the organization. By cultivating a healthy and equitable workplace that promotes employee wellness, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and recognizes and celebrates its employees, Women’s College Hospital is implementing programs to support the organization in being one of the best places to practice and work.
From implementing Flexible Work Arrangements that include remote work and flex time scheduling, offering 24/7 support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, providing physicians with access to a workshop series on burnout and trauma-informed care, and more, WCH is dedicated to supporting its teams every step of the way.
“We are proud to foster a vibrant workplace culture that supports our staff and physicians in bringing their whole selves to work, whether that is through celebrating at our annual WCH Team BBQ, joining an Affinity Group or participating in our many events throughout the year,” says Sandra Smith, Vice President, People, Culture and Equity & CHRO. “Most importantly, our culture is shaped by Our People through the feedback shared in our Engagement and Demographic Surveys, which will also inform our People Strategy.”
Looking ahead, Women’s College Hospital remains dedicated to creating an environment where their employees feel valued, supported and empowered.
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About Women’s College Hospital
Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is a leader in health for women, health equity and health system solutions – a hospital designed to keep people out of the hospital. Guided by its strategic plan, WCH is setting a new pace for radical redesign in its health system, anchored by a bold vision to revolutionize healthcare for a healthier more equitable world.
WCH is transforming the patient experience, creating new models of virtual care to improve access, pioneering system solutions that drive efficiencies and leading world-class research. As an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, WCH is training the healthcare providers of the future.