We are beyond proud to announce that Lakefield has been selected as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2024!
As set forth in its March 12, 2024 press release (found here: https://www.canadastop100.com/2024/sk-release), Mediacorp Canada Inc., which runs the competition, states: “Now in its 19th year, Saskatchewan’s Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes Saskatchewan employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Editors at Mediacorp review employers on eight criteria, which have remained consistent since the project’s inception: (1) Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement.”
Mediacorp further states that, “with its young and dynamic workforce, affordable cost of living and strong economy, Saskatchewan is increasingly identified as an ideal place to build a career with a healthy work-life balance. Employers in the province are responding by taking notice of the leading workplace initiatives and benefits from across the country to entice more people to province’s attractive labour market. The best of these stories were recognized today as Saskatchewan’s Top Employers (2024)…”.
“So many Canadians are searching for a place to live that’s affordable, while still offering the ability to build a fulfilling life outside the workplace. Winning employers in Saskatchewan understand these challenges and are focused on helping their employees achieve those dreams.”
Richard Yerema, executive editor at the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project
One of the reasons cited for Lakefield’s Top Employer designation is our top-up parental leave benefits. We recognize that having children is an important life event full of its own stresses. The last thing we want is for our people to be worrying about making ends meet while on leave, which is why we support our employees financially by topping up their parental leave to 100% of their salary for up to 25 weeks.
Also noted is our commitment to the community. We place a priority on community involvement and choose a community initiative to support each year. We highlight activities and volunteer organizations where our team can get involved as a group. In addition to firm-led community initiatives, we recognize that each of our team members has causes that are close to their hearts, which is why we also provide employees with paid time off to support organizations of their choice.
We’ve always tried to distinguish ourselves in a very competitive legal market. We felt that meant demonstrating a commitment to our people. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration and inclusivity.
Mark Dolan, Managing Partner, Lakefield LLP
Further information regarding Saskatchewan’s Top Employers and details regarding the reasons for Lakefield’s selection as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers (2024) can be found here: and here: https://content.eluta.ca/top-employer-lakefield-llp.
Lakefield’s selection as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2024 is the culmination of the pointed efforts of our partnership and management group and highlights our unwavering commitment to fostering a supporting and inclusive workplace where our entire team can thrive. However, this is a designation to be shared with the entire Lakefield family. We could not be where we are today without such an amazing group of progressive, community-minded people who contribute to our culture every day!