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Ikea Canada Again Named to Forbes ‘Best Employers’ List
February 14,
2018 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events 
Ikea Canada said it has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine for the third straight year.
The magazine ranked the retailer 70th overall – up from 117 in 2017 – and placed it in the top five in the retail and wholesale category.
"Ikea is a place where down-to-earth, hard-working individuals can thrive and be successful" said Marsha Smith, president of IKEA Canada. "We are grateful to our 6,300 co-workers across the country for their contribution in making Ikea one of Forbes Best Employers in Canada. We are dedicated to ensuring that Ikea continues to be a great place to work through our Total Rewards offering, talent development opportunities and new ways of working that better recognize the realities of our co-workers today."
In 2017, Ikea successfully implemented four-week scheduling for co-workers to better plan their lives and incorporate an enhanced work-life balance. This year, the retailer is rolling out minimum hours for all co-workers, while also adding more full-time opportunities across units.
The company also noted that diversity continues to be a focus in the workplace, with a strong emphasis on gender balance. About 55% of Ikea employees and 53% of managers are women, the company said.