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"People make all the difference in the success of a company. To be an employer of choice, we provide a competitive salary, but we also offer a strong benefits plan, and go to great lengths to support wellness. Even our building is designed to inspire, with amenities that demonstrate our unique and supportive environment." Dave Angus, President, Johnston Group Inc. Winnipeg employees Average Premiums in administration Over Johnston Group Inc., like many organizations, is faced with a challenge to find the right people to fill its workforce. The Winnipeg-based company, which provides employee benefit plans to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada, is continually taking strides to recruit new employees. Recent activities include attending career fairs, posting online job ads and hosting an open house at its office. Johnston Group employs a generous in-house referral program, so its own people are motivated to encourage applicants. In order to retain talent, the company lives the values it promotes. Johnston Group enshrines its values in its new brand message: Work Life Wonderful. That means employees are all accountable for optimizing the culture and work environment, and the company is there to support them. At Johnston Group, employee loyalty is built on a culture of wellness, community and connection to the company's higher purpose, where employees understand how their role contributes to the goals of the company. In 2017, the company built a new headquarters with a focus on wellness to accommodate its now 270 local employees. Other perks to working for Johnston Group include an on- site gym, bonuses and a very active social committee. A genuine demonstration of the company's commitment to staff wellbeing is its employee- driven wellness committee. It creates opportunities for employees to support a healthy and active lifestyle; develop skills, both personal and professional; practice mindfulness and positivity; and fulfill their desire to support community organizations. Wellness is a winding journey and Johnston Group is always looking for ways to do it better. "We understand there is no line between personal and professional life; it's all connected. Our goal is to help our employees be the very best version of themselves, so they can do the same for our clients, our partners and our community," said Dave Angus, president of Johnston Group. For its customers and staff, Johnston Group is committed to putting people first. Work life wonderful 270 30,000 businesses served $600 million 3,000 Johnston Group Inc. courtesy Johnston Group Inc. claims processed daily YES! WINNIPEG 27

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