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2021 BOATING INDUSTRY EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD – FOR THE EMPLOYEES

BICEOC

June 16, 2020

With everything going on the in the world today, it is important to not lose sight of your most valuable asset – your employees! The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice Award provides businesses and organizations, the opportunity to thank their employees, get the recognition they deserve and promote a preferred employer brand in their communities. Kerrwil Publishing has partnered with CCEOC Inc. to bring this unique award to the market.

Winners receive a beautiful trophy and are profiled in Boating Industry Canada and a special edition of Canadian Yachting. Winners will also be listed on the Boating Industry, Canadian Yachting and CCEOC websites. All participating organizations have the option to purchase their Data Summary & Benchmark report. The report is invaluable for analyzing and improving retention, engagement and overall employee wellbeing.

Two award categories:

1. Dealers & Marinas
2. Marine Business: Manufacturers, Suppliers, Service Providers, Retailers and Distributors

There are many benefits to becoming a Boating Industry Employer of Choice Award winner:

• Reduced turnover
• More engaged and committed workforce
• Lower operating costs
• Increased productivity
• Positive employer branding and PR
• Higher customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Peer recognition

Businesses eligible to take part must meet the following criteria: have a physical presence in Canada; have 15 or more full time employees; have been in business for 1 year or more; private or publicly traded company, government office, NGO or non-profit.

There is no cost to participate. It’s a simple, three-step process:
1. Fill in on-line registration form: http://ccemployerofchoice.com/eoc-application.html
2. Complete Company Profile document
3. Conduct Employee Survey

What the Winners Get…
• Engraved trophy presented at industry leading event – Toronto and Vancouver Boat Shows
• Recognition in a special feature in Boating Industry Canada News Week and Canadian Yachting magazine
• Press release announcing winners
• Unlimited use of the BICEOC logo
• Listing on the CCEOC and Kerrwil websites

Timeline

BICEOC Dates

Reporting

Whether an organization achieves the award or not, through the summary reporting, they now have the opportunity to learn more about what makes them great and what they can do to become even better. Report orders received at the time of application submittal qualify for a 10% discount.

Interested organizations can contact CCEOC at www.ccemployerofchoice.com or call 416-886-7007.

Visit the info page at: http://ccemployerofchoice.com/BICEOC.html

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