101 Reasons
Here are just some of the things that make Rogers a special place to work. The list
is constantly expanding as we add more great reasons to join the Rogers team!
Staff Trips
- All staff to Kimberly, BC
- Producers and Marketing to San Francisco
- All staff to Kelowna, BC
- Producers and Marketing to Las Vegas
- Staff Banff Retreat in 2008
- Sales trip to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2008
Annual Events
- Two–day Christmas Party in Kananaskis
- Rogers Cup – indoor team golf tournament
- Halloween dress–up day
- Administration Department Appreciation Day
- Commercial Associates Appreciation Day
- Personal Lines Appreciation Day
- IBU Team Appreciation Day
- Staff Anniversary Party (5, 10, 15, 20 year staff)
- Christmas potluck lunch
- Family picnic
- Ski trip
- Rogers Retreats – getaways throughout the summer with underwriters
- Friday staff barbeques during the summer
- Employee ‘Dreams Come True’ program
Social Club
- Curling bonspiel
- Chili cook–off
- Golf school
- New staff trivia lunch
- Car rally
- Bowling night
- Jubilations Dinner Theatre
- Australian night
- Mexican night
- Peru day
- Wine tasting
Special Events
- Private concert by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra member
- Private concert by lead singer from Glass Tiger
- Private show by Yuk–Yuks comedy club headliner
Employee Awards & Feedback
- Two performance reviews a year
- WOW customer service awards
- Bonus plan for all non-commissioned staff
- Compliments and Bouquets program to thank staff
New Employees
- Welcome card and gift on their desk
- Spotless desk on first day
- One week orientation scheduled including lots of training
- Lunch arranged with various staff for the whole first week
Education
- Cash awards for completing CIP and CAIB programs
- Full reimbursement for insurance courses
- Once CIP is achieved, we provide reimbursement for non–insurance courses
- Regular lunch ‘n’ learns
Working Conditions
- Professional ergonomic assessment for any staff who request it
- Ergonomic keyboards for any staff who request it
- Written commitment to reasonable workloads
- Intranet with links to information staff need and fun stuff
- Flex time for most staff (nine flex days per year)
- Large work areas and desks
- Commitment to using up–to–date technology
- Company provides tea, coffee, hot chocolate etc. free of charge
Wellness
- On-site Wellness Room
- Sponsored safety/self defense course
- Sponsored in–house nutrition course
- Sponsored in–house first aid course
- Sponsored in–house weight–watchers course
- Sponsored in–house yoga course
- Running Club
Charity & Community Involvement
- Matching donations to seven Calgary non–profit organizations
- Blood donor clinics every 3–4 months
Benefits
- Contributory RRSP plan
- Broad disability coverage
- Rebate of commissions on staff home and auto policies
- Health and dental benefits plan
Fairness
- Commitment to paying competitive market salaries
- Harassment policy and in–house seminar