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Siemens Canada – Build culture and comfort
It is hard to connect new people to the culture without a lot of effort. When we were fully
remote, we did a lot of webinars, coffee chats, cooking classes, trivia games, wellness
challenges, cultural celebrations, volunteering, etc. We want new hires to fit in and have
a sense of belonging. We still do a lot of team building activities such as axe throwing,
boat cruises, and last year new hires were given a ticket to TIFF. We do fun activities
where people feel relaxed and get to know each other on a personal level to build culture
and comfort. Understanding who people are, how they fit and how we all fit together is
key. Our workforce is a crucial component of our success, therefore we have developed a
wellness strategy with the needs of our employees in mind. This strategy encompasses
the physical, mental and financial health of our workforce.
Our EHS motto is "One World – One Life – We Care." We do this by empowering people,
ensuring supportive working conditions, caring for mental and physical well-being,
and enhancing competencies. By fostering the well-being of our people and a safe and
healthy work environment, we contribute to and improve organizational resilience.
