GLOBALIVE COMMUNICATIONS NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S TOP 50 BEST SMALL AND MEDIUM EMPLOYERS
TORONTO, ON – January 14, 2009 – Globalive Communications Corp., a leading provider of next generation telecommunications solutions globally, was ranked 18th among the prestigious Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada.
“Globalive’s remarkable growth and success are really a tribute to the dedication and motivation of our employees,” said Ezio D’Onofrio, Globalive’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are very proud of our ability to attract, develop and retain the most talented and committed team in this industry and are honoured to be receiving an award that celebrates that.”
With the support of their exceptional team, Globalive continues to innovate by strengthening their existing core competencies as well as investing in new capabilities and solutions. Their continued focus on the dedication, respect, flexibility and efficiency that defines their corporate culture has never been stronger. Moving forward, Globalive will continue to innovate as they launch their new service offering in the Canadian wireless market.
The Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employer award recognizes Canada’s leading employers with between 50 and 400 employees. The national awards program is a very detailed and highly competitive process, which involved over 250 companies across Canada that registered to participate in the study.
Rankings are primarily determined using the results from an Employee Opinion Survey where 18 key engagement drivers are detailed and analyzed. The evaluation process also includes the assessment of organization practices and perspectives from the leadership team.
Study partners include Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing and Hewitt Associates. More information about the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada is available online at http://business.queensu.ca/qcbv/sme.
About Globalive
Globalive Communications Corp., based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has grown rapidly to become a leading provider of telecommunications solutions. Globalive develops and delivers innovative applications and first-rate tailored telecommunications services to a wide range of clients in the consumer, enterprise and hospitality segments. Globalive services over one million customers with brands such as Yak, Canopco and OneConnect.
Globalive is currently poised to become the next national wireless carrier following a successful bid in Canada’s recent wireless auction.
Since inception, Globalive has been recognized as a leading Canadian corporation gaining numerous impressive awards including:
- Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for four consecutive years
- Canada’s Fastest Growing Company in 2004
- Canadian Business’ Top 30 Best Workplaces in Canada
- Canadian Technology Fast 50
- Canada’s 50 Hottest Startups
- Chairman and CEO, Anthony Lacavera has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Micha Goddard
Narrative Advocacy Media
Work: 416-922-2211 Ext. 3277 Cell: 905-999-2856
Email: micha.goddard@narrativeadvocacy.com
Sandra Olszowka, Director, Projects
Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing
Queen’s School of Business
Phone: 613.533.3119
Email: solszowka@business.queensu.ca