BASF Named One Of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers For 2018

BASF was named by Mediacorp as one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers for 2018 – the first time BASF has received this honor.

Mediacorp, the country’s largest publisher of employment periodicals, cited BASF Canada for its comprehensive efforts to help employees balance their family commitments outside work, including 17 weeks of parental leave top-up and flexible career development opportunities.

“At BASF Canada we recognize that fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and respected is at the core of our success,” said Terri Howard, director of Human Resources for BASF Canada. “We provide flexible work options that enable our employees to adapt to the needs of various life stages. Additionally, every employee brings diverse perspectives, experiences and lifestyles that contribute to our unique identity and allow us to innovate in all that we do.”

The competition reviews a range of employment practices and policies, including: maternity, parental and compassionate leave; daycare assistance; reproductive assistance, including fertility drugs and IVF; adoption assistance; paid personal- and earned-days-off programs; flexible work arrangements; and even academic bursaries for employees' children.