Best Workplaces 2011: Best Overall Workplace (Over 750 employees)

Epcor Utilities Inc.
Industry: Utilities
Location: Edmonton, various locations
Alberta employees: 2,417
Best practices: Development programs targeting new grads; commitment to charitable causes with large donations to a long list of beneficiaries; A+ ranking from the Global Reporting Initiative on its corporate responsibility practices.

Ernst & Young LLP
Industry: Professional services
Location: Calgary, Edmonton
Alberta employees: 492
Best practices: Voluntary subsidized sabbaticals for employees in client-serving services; global exchange and mobility opportunities; inclusiveness training for staff at all levels.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Industry: Professional services
Location: Calgary, Edmonton
Alberta employees: 790
Best practices: Operates an international development fellowship to give employees an opportunity to work in developing nations during leaves of absence; $1,300 annual wellness benefit account; office sports teams; access to over 9,000 e-learning programs.

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