Webnames.ca – Progressive Employers of Canada List

We are pleased to be able to feature Webnames.ca on the Progressive Employers of Canada list.

Connect Moms, momcafe and Martin Group International provided the below criteria as a guideline for possible programs or initiatives that may exist at Webnames.ca.

Please describe any programs or initiatives that support the needs of working moms at Webnames.ca.

Personal/life balance, coaching and wellness:

Webnames.ca offers a fitness/lifestyle benefit to ensure that employees stay in good health with regular outdoor activities or exercise programs. The benefit reimburses the employee for such things as gym memberships, ski lessons, yoga classes, etc. In the past, depending on whether the staff wanted it or not, a nurse has been brought in to offer staff annual ‘flu vaccines.

Access to emergency childcare:

We have allowed people to bring school-age children into the office when they have been in a pinch when schools had Pro-D days or were closed for holidays. Young children cannot be accommodated for any length of time due to the disruption to our call centre. Webnames.ca does offer Family Responsibility Leave. Employees can take up to five days of unpaid leave in each employment year to attend to the care, health or education of a child in the employee’s care, or to the care or health of any other member of the employee’s immediate family.

Competitive Compensation:

An extensive benefits package includes medical, extended health, dental, life insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and above average vacation allotments.

Besides competitive salaries, year-end performance bonuses are paid out to employees at all levels from customer support to senior management.

Staff are encouraged to continue education and training both inside and outside of work hours. We schedule frequent lunchtime training sessions as well as offer $1000/year education benefit to all staff. For more senior staff, we pay for any relevant external courses within budget.

Flex-time:

Webnames.ca offers employees the opportunity to start their work day between 6 and 9:00am. It is also possible for some positions to work from home.

Job cooperatives / job sharing:

This has never been requested, but Webnames.ca is open to accommodating its employees where possible.

Part-time or contract positions:

Webnames.ca has hired contract workers or part-time workers based on fit for the company and staff.

Gradual re-entry after maternity leave:

Webnames.ca looks at this on a case-by-case basis. Employees who were previously full time returned on a part-time basis, and in some cases returned to full time hours after a period of time. It is also possible for some positions to do some work from home.

Lactation rooms:

Webnames.ca doesn’t currently have any designated lactation rooms, although there are meeting rooms/private offices which could be used. In our experience, mothers have taken the full year maternity/parental leave and no longer require this space.

Health benefits:

Webnames.ca provides extended medical coverage and dental insurance for both individuals and families. BC Medical is also paid by the company for families. Life insurance coverage provides employees extra peace of mind for their families.

Social events:

A number of social events include families such as the annual Webnames.ca summer barbeque.

Webnames.ca Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Cybele Negris, has also been featured in our Mom Spotlight.