Northern Credit Union

Northern Credit Union was the winner of the Employer of Choice Award, sponsored by the Human Resource Professionals Association – Algoma Chapter.

This award is presented to a business/ organization that has good people and community practices; demonstrates good human resources or management policies or practices; actively supports professional development of staff; Has good employee relations and employee and training communications; demonstrates good health, safety and wellness practices and demonstrates broad community involvement.

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Here's what they said about Northern Credit Union at Wednesday's award presentation:

******************* Congratulations to Northern Credit Union on being presented this year’s Employer of Choice Award…

Northern Credit Union was started in 1957 with a belief that focusing on the needs of members would make the credit union unique and help it grow.

Over the years, Northern Credit Union has grown, merging with other credit unions in communities across northern and northeastern Ontario.

Today Northern’s board of directors, executive management team and staff embrace a cooperative culture and work to ensure that all activities have a positive impact on stakeholders.

A core group of values has been established that includes: integrity, respect, knowledge, teamwork and social responsibility.

Northern Credit Union supports professional development of staff, making life-long learning and development part of its philosophy.

All employees have access to an online learning management system that has been customized for the organization, an exercise room located at the new head office, and an employee assistance program for when challenges arise.

The policies and practices of Northern Credit Union’s HR department are directly linked to the strategic plan of the organization, which states that its long-term plan is to be successful in attracting, developing, and retaining a work force of unmatched quality, which requires an action-oriented and decisive culture that encourages, recognizes and rewards superior performance.

Congratulations once again to Northern Credit Union as the recipient of the 2011 Employer of Choice Award.

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