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CANADA'S TOP SMALL & MEDIUM EMPLOYERS (2025)
Methodology
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organizations are not eligible.
Employers are compared to organizations in similar industries, of similar
sizes, and in similar regions. They are
evaluated on eight selection criteria,
which include: (1) Workplace; (2) Work
Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health,
Financial & Family Benefits; (4)
Vacation and Time Off; (5) Employee
Communications; (6) Performance
Management; (7) Training & Skills
Development; and (8) Community
Involvement.
While the underlying criteria have
remained consistent since the project’s inception, areas of review have
expanded and evolved with the advent
of new programs and policies. Examples include workplace safety, hybrid
and remote work options, and health
and wellness.
The competition represents some of
the most dynamic and innovative
employers in Canada, many of which
experienced significant growth in the
past year. Detailed reasons for
selection can be found on the competition’s website, explaining why each of
the winners was chosen:
www.canadastop100.com/sme
- Kristina Leung
UPPER LEFT/HARRIS
ow in its 12th year, Canada’s
Top Small & Medium Employers
(2025) is an editorial competition that recognizes small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) for
progressive workplace programs and
policies. Canada’s SME sector represents approximately 1.3 million
businesses, which comprise roughly
99.8 per cent of all businesses in the
country.
To determine eligibility, the editors
follow the SME definition used by
Statistics Canada, limiting the competition to private-sector enterprises
with under 500 employees. Non-profit
2025
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