Halton EOC Award Program

Halton Employer of Choice Award

You work hard to run a great business and cultivate a culture of performance and customer service. This is your opportunity to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in your region!

The Halton Employer of Choice Award is the first and only award that recognizes the best businesses to work for in the Halton region.

Winners will be profiled in a special edition of The Burlington Post, The Oakville Beaver, and The Canadian Champion (Milton).

There is no charge to participate in the assessment portion of this program.

Benefits of becoming an Employer of Choice:

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

Media Partners

CCEOC Inc., the award assessment company, is pleased to partner with Metroland Media and it's regional publications. Winners will be profiled in a special edition of The Burlington Post, The Oakville Beaver, and The Canadian Champion (Milton). Winners will also be listed on the Metroland and CCEOC websites. For more information on the program deliverables, see "What the Winners Get" below.

The Process - 3 Easy Steps:

Step 1: Application
Go to http://www.ccemployerofchoice.com/eoc-application.html and fill out the application form
Step 2: Company Profile
The Company Profile is a document used to collect detailed information on leadership attributes and human resource policies, practices and procedures. This portion of the assessment accounts for 50% of the overall evaluation score. A Profile document is provided once the application has been approved. View sample
Step 3: Employee Commitment Survey
The Employee Commitment Survey is an online measurement tool used to determine how employees feel about their workplace. The survey accounts for the remaining 50% of the evaluation score.

There are 45 statements, 10 demographic questions and 1 open ended question.
View sample

Questions are grouped into the following categories:

Compensation and Benefits
Rewards and Recognition
Management/Employee Relations
Training and Development
Career Advancement
Employee Engagement
Environment and Facilities
Leadership
Reputation
Personal Enjoyment

It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the survey. Each participating organization will receive a list of employee pass codes and a link to access the survey. Passcodes will be provided once the Company Profile has been received. All surveys are anonymous and no individual survey data is provided back to participating organizations. Surveys are accessible through any desktop or mobile device. Online surveys are free. There is a small processing and handling fee required for paper surveys and email invitations. Please contact CCEOC for pricing.

Timeline

Event	Due Date
Program Application	September 15, 2019
Employee List	September 24, 2019
Company Profile	September 30, 2019
Employee Surveys	October 15 – 31, 2019
Announce Winners	November 2019
Summary Reports	December 2019
Award Presentation	January 2020

Eligibility

Participating organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Have a physical presence in the Halton region
Have 20 or more full time employees
Have been in business for 1 year or more
Private or publically traded company
Government, NGO or Non-profit

Qualification

A weighted scoring system is used to determine the winners. The Company Profile accounts for 50% of the overall evaluation score. The Employee Commitment Survey represents the remaining 50%. All participating companies must achieve a minimum of 75% combined score on the assessment to claim the award. All stages of the assessment process must be fully completed and submitted on or before the indicated deadlines.

What the Winners Get…

Engraved trophy presented at prestigious event
Recognized in a special feature in your local regional newspaper
Press release announcing winners
Unlimited use of the HEOC logo
Access to best practice data through the reporting service
Listing and exposure on the Metroland and CCEOC websites
Social media exposure

Reporting

CCEOC produces detailed Summary and Benchmark Reports for each participating organization. These reports provide valuable insights and guidance to help improve workplace performance, lower costs and build a superior employer of choice brand. The reports can be purchased directly from CCEOC for a nominal fee.

See Pricing section below.

Order your reports when you fill in your application and receive a 10% discount!

The Standard Summary Report provides all the data, graphs and employee feedback you need to gain a deeper understanding of your corporate culture. You will also receive a list of comments giving you further insight into the issues that are most important to your employees.

The Standard + Benchmark Report provides all the Standard Summary Report information plus group data, allowing you to compare your organization to the industry average - vital in determining how you stack up against the competition. View sample

Pricing

Report	Regular Price	Discount Price
Standard	$2195	$1975.50
Standard + Benchmark	$2495	$2245.50

Options

Purchase raw data
Include additional questions
Have CCEOC send email invitations
Purchase additional trophies or certificates
Purchase CCEOC merchandise

For pricing or to place your report order, please contact CCEOC on the Contact Us page.

Employer of Choice Merchandise

Why not celebrate your designation with official Employer of Choice merchandise. Reward your employees for a job well done and reinforce how important they are to the success of the organization!

The HEOC Award will help you attract, retain and engage the top talent you need to grow your business.

If you have any questions, please contact CCEOC Inc at info@ccemployerofchoice.com
call (416) 886-7007.

Fill in your application today!