VANCOUVER, BC, February 19, 2020 – Galvanize, the global leader in SaaS governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software, has been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers for the seventh year in a row. The award is given in recognition of Galvanize’s commitment to providing an exceptional work environment, including the company’s stunning workspace, employee-first culture, dedication to employee training and career advancement, robust benefits, and transparent communications.
“At Galvanize, our first priority is to ‘Mobilize Talent,’ which means we strive to provide our employees with the opportunities to have a meaningful career and positive impact with their work. It’s the prerequisite to all our success, with our customers, our employees, as well as our financial performance,” said Laurie Schultz, chief executive officer, Galvanize. “We are extremely grateful then, to be recognized now for the seventh consecutive year in a row, as one of BC's top employers.”
Galvanize’s employee-first culture places an emphasis on open communication, innovation, and career growth, with numerous initiatives such as industry-leading in-house training programs for emerging leaders, management effectiveness, internal change agents, and new hires. Employee well-being remains a top priority, through initiatives such as financial planning and mindfulness sessions, salary top up for new parents on maternity and parental leave, and personal wellness spending accounts. This gives Galvanites the chance to customize their wellness program with things like yoga classes, fitness equipment, music lessons, and ski lift tickets.
The physical workspace at Galvanize reflects the transparency and focus on employee well-being. Designed by employees, the space features open-concept desks, 125 individual meeting areas, and four sprawling kitchen and lounge areas. Open communication is promoted through company initiatives like frequent town halls, global all-hands meetings, and easily accessible 1:1 time with the CEO.
“We’re proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers for the seventh year in a row,” said Keith Cerny, chief people officer. “Our employee-first culture is a reflection of the diverse people who work here, and this award is a testament to our team, our core values, and the positive impact we create together."
This award is one of many accolades for corporate culture that mark Galvanize’s commitment to its employees. In the past few years, Galvanize has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies. Schultz is consistently highlighted as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and Top BC CEO.
BC’s Top Employer recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The selection process is evaluated by the editors, who consider Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
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About Galvanize:
Galvanize builds award-winning, cloud-based security, risk management, compliance, and audit software to drive change in some of the world’s largest organizations. We’re on a mission to unite and strengthen individuals and entire organizations through the integrated HighBond software platform. With more than 7,000 customer organizations in 140 countries, Galvanize is connecting teams in 60% of the Fortune 1,000, 72% of the S&P 500, and hundreds of government organizations, banks, manufacturers, and health care organizations. Whether these professionals are managing threats, assessing risk, measuring controls, monitoring compliance, or expanding assurance coverage, HighBond automates manual tasks, blends organization-wide data, and broadcasts it in easy-to-share dashboards and reports. But we don’t just make technology—we provide tools that inspire individuals to achieve great things and do heroic work in the process.
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