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(Niagara Falls, ON) November 24, 2016 – Niagara Casinos is once again the recipient of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers Award, earning this notable achievement for creating a remarkable workplace environment.
“Our employees are the key to our business success so we have created a workplace environment where people choose to work and contribute. Receiving this award again validates that we’re on the right track,” stated Art Frank, President of Niagara Casinos.
This distinguished award is given to employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that are considered leaders for their workplace and progressive employee programs. Organizations are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers using eight criteria: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere and Social; Health, Financial and Benefits; Vacation and Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training and Development; and Community Involvement.
Maria Graham, Vice President of Human Resources at Niagara Casinos said, “We have a first-rate workplace and offer excellent programs to our employees. Our great people enjoy working here and it shows in every interaction. Our values are not just words on a wall – we work as one team to provide remarkable service and earn customer loyalty. We also improve our communities through our significant volunteer efforts. This year we have hundreds of employees celebrating their 20th year of service – that’s a testament to our remarkable workplace.”
Some of the programs that helped Niagara Casinos earn the 2017 Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers recognition include:
Health, Financial and Family – There is a scholarship program for the children of Niagara Casinos’ employees entering college or university. Maternity leave top-up payments and extended parental leave. Pension program and financial planning courses. Fitness classes, seasonal clubs and initiatives, a 24/7 on-site fitness facility plus fresh meal selections.
Training and Development – Niagara casinos offers its employees valuable opportunities for learning and skill building, subsidies for course tuition, unique leadership programs and comprehensive professional development seminars.
Community Involvement – Through the Sunshine Project, employees donate hundreds of volunteer hours with local charities and raise awareness for a variety of causes. The company is the largest contributor to the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie through its annual workplace campaign.
About Fallsview Casino Resort
Overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is an award-winning resort offering premiere entertainment and superior guest service since 2004. Featuring a CAA/AAA Four-Diamond Hotel with 374 luxury rooms and suites, Fallsview Casino Resort houses one of the largest and most-impressive gaming floors in the world with over 3,000 slot machines and 100 gaming tables. With a collection of over 20 dining options, including two CAA/AAA Four-Diamond Restaurants, Fallsview’s culinary teams are led by renowned critically acclaimed chefs. This vibrant resort property also features a full–service spa and fitness centre, a state-of-the-art 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, dozens of shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
About Casino Niagara
Casino Niagara offers non-stop excitement in the heart of Niagara Falls’ tourism district. The Casino features action-packed gaming with over 1,300 slot machines, 30 gaming tables and a designated sports section. The property also includes four restaurants, free live entertainment, Yuk Yuk’s standup comedy and weekly promotions.
For more information on Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara visit fallsviewcasinoresort.com | casinoniagara.com or join us on Facebook and Twitter @fallsviewcasino | @casinoniagara.
To read more about Niagara Casinos selection as a Top Employer, visit www.canadastop100.com/niagara/
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