WHAT MAKES YOUR CORPORATE CULTURE UNIQUE?
Edmonton entrepreneurs discuss what makes them stand out from the crowd
“I handle my own company
so company culture is not an issue at the moment. However, if I did have employees I would try to incorporate things that get us out of the office once in awhile during the day to recoup, or gather together after work hours to connect as people rather than associates. I would also insist that our employees relate to and express our brand as well as our core values to every single one of our clients or potential clients to make sure everybody involved is sharing ideas, involved and satisfied.” Brandon Saint, owner of Brand-On-Designs, brand-on-designs.com “Satisfied and happy staff enjoy
working with us and in turn reflect that in their service to our customers. Our structure to have well maintained, clean and upto-date vehicles create a sense of pride for our staff and company. From the start we emphasize the need to be involved with the customer, from answering their request at booking to dropping them off at the final destination. We want them to feel welcomed and taken care of. Our company needs to stand out for luxury, professionalism and customer service. When we show up at your door you know you have the best!” Susan Burtic, president at Legends Limousine, legendslimousine.ca “We are a team, from
helping our clients in day-today tasks to five-alarm emergencies. That same group energy extends to our co-workers and our corporate vision and attitude. We exist to better our clients and staff ’s lives.” Jon Sparks, senior technical analyst, Accurate Network Services Inc., accuratenetworks.ca “The people. Hard work, results
and fun! All of our staff and realtors are proud ambassadors of the RE/MAX Brand and enjoy being a part of the larger global network as much as they do the local Edmonton-area market. We’re the market share leaders in real estate and we often hear ‘I see RE/MAX everywhere’ even though it is a very targeted advertising medium. Not to quote Donald Trump, but winners like being around other winners. Build your business to attract similarminded people to a place they are excited about and who are proud to be a member of something bigger than themselves.” John Carter, administration manager/owner of RE/MAX River City, rivercityrealestate.ca “Our corporate mission is to
protect the psychological and physical health of all employees. We teach about workplace psychological harassment, prevention, intervention and offer recovery options from the harm this abuse causes. The costs of this harm is in the multiple millions for employers. We are lobbying for an amendment to our Occupational Health and Safety act to include protection from psychological harassment in the workplace. Our workplace culture is about serving workers.” Linda Crockett, founder of Alberta Bullying Research, Resources, and Recovery Centre Inc., abrc.ca “We’re tiny, with huge hearts!
There are just three hired staff and two contractors and we’re building on the legacy started by Jerry Forbes in 1955 so we have big shoes to fill. Each of us is in this because the project speaks to us individually and that helps our team with cohesiveness.” Erin Prefontaine, communications and community animator at Jerry Forbes Centre, jerryforbescentre.ca