- Designed with employees in mind, new space celebrates Toronto’s distinct identity
- An example of why physical office environments should reflect corporate culture
Toronto, ON (Sept. 11, 2017) -- Indeed, Canada’s number 1 job search site, announced today that it has opened a new office in Toronto at 2 Bloor Street West, which serves as its Canadian headquarters. The company, currently home to over 130 employees in Canada, designed the space with employees in mind, highlighting Toronto’s distinct identity.
“Indeed is committed to helping Canadians get jobs and that has fueled our rapid growth over the past 4 years,” said Jodi Kasten, managing director at Indeed Canada. “Our new office space is designed to help us continue this mission.”
Designed with Employees in Mind, New Space Celebrates Toronto’s Distinct Identity; Helps Bring Indeed’s Mission to Life
To celebrate Toronto, the new Indeed office features work from local artists: OCAD students helped paint vibrant murals on the walls and the conference room pay homage to a number of notable streets that make Toronto a great place to live and work: East Liberty Street, Yorkville Avenue, Queen Street, Queen Quay and University Avenue to name a few. Works by SKETCH participants are featured in the office’s telephone rooms.
“Many of our employees live in the neighbourhoods we chose to highlight in our new office,” said Kasten. “Celebrating Toronto by featuring local artists, but also making sure our employees had a personal connection to the space was important to us when designing our new office”
Indeed’s mission is to help people get jobs and a modern open concept workspace helps employees bring this mission to life. The space also boasts:
- Convertible desks that offer a sitting or standing option for employees
- Plenty of comfy seating and spots where employees can go for some quiet time or one-on-one meetings
- Games like ping pong and video games
- Access to video conferencing to connect with the company’s 5,000+ global employees
- A fully-stocked kitchen with endless snacks and a bevvy of drink options
“Almost 90% of our employees are millennials so we wanted to make sure that the space was engaging and reflected our corporate culture perfectly,” continued Kasten.
Indeed Canada also offers a bounty of perks including a casual dress code, an unlimited vacation policy, and catered meals. Employees also enjoy various incentive programs, wellness days and fitness classes. Those interested in employment opportunities with Indeed can visit www.indeed.jobs.
Why Physical Office Environments Should Reflect Corporate Culture
Indeed’s new Canadian HQ reflects their corporate culture and their employees, but when creating an office environment, there is no “one size fits all.” A physical office space should reflect a company’s own culture and their own employees’ needs. Indeed has the following tips for employers looking to create an environment that reflects their distinct identity:
- Consider the need for individual vs. team spaces – This will guide the decision whether to enclose parts of the space for private spaces or to open entire floors.
- Use daylight to largest advantage and choose colors carefully – In the past, the most coveted space in a company was an office with a window. Many studies have been done showing people are happiest when their space is lit by natural light.
- Allow for personalization – This is a big one for retention. If employees are able to put their personal stamp on their work area (photos, awards etc.), studies show that overall satisfaction – with the job, with the environment and with life in general – goes up.
- Make sure the corporate culture resonates throughout the space – Above all ensure that all design decisions help reinforce the corporate culture. While you can explain the culture to a job candidate, the physical space needs to tell the same story. The space should fairly shout that employees’ needs are understood and valued.
