Commitment to delivering an empowering employee experience and
investing in our community highlighted as reasons for
recognition
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 19, 2021 /CNW/
- Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the authority in
driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an
unpredictable world, has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2022 as a
result of the editorial competition held by the Canada's Top 100 Employers project.
Kinaxis, a leader in supply chain planning since 1984, has put
an exceptional focus on supporting its employees both
professionally and personally throughout the pandemic and at a time
when supply chain management has never been more relevant. The
company's commitment to its core values are reflected in:
- Challenging work – As a global leader, Kinaxis continues
to innovate and bring rewarding challenges to employees.
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- Throughout the pandemic, Kinaxis has been called on to help
leading global organizations thrive as they navigate new and
complex supply chain challenges.
- In 2021, the company has been securing a record number of new
customers, expanded its global partner program, and introducing
faster go-live methodology so customers could experience the
benefits of concurrent planning more quickly.
- The company was once again named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner
Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report.
- Great people – Kinaxis describes its culture with three
words: "people matter here". The workforce is the foundation of its
business and culture.
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- Kinaxis smoothly transitioned its workforce to an efficient and
balanced digital working environment with expanded training and
development programs, additional mental health training and
counseling benefits, Kinaxis Days (monthly paid days off for the
whole company), and more.
- Launched in 2020, the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Committee lends its perspectives in company decisions and training
priorities.
- Unconscious Bias and Diversity & Inclusion training is
mandatory for all employees to help maintain and promote a positive
working environment.
- Global impact – Kinaxis devotes time and resources to
supporting communities and causes around the world where it can
make the most impact.
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- In 2021, Kinaxis nearly quintupled its charitable giving
compared with its initial commitment for the year and supported
more than 60 charities globally.
- The 2021 Global Impact Report highlights its environmental,
social and governance (ESG) commitments, including the great care
Kinaxis takes in cultivating a socially conscious culture: 95 per
cent of Kinaxis employees feel the company treats them with
respect, 94 per cent feel they are an accepted member of the team,
and 91 per cent believe the company's leadership is committed to
diversity, equity and inclusion.
"When employees feel valued and supported, it reflects
positively in every aspect of the business," said Megan Paterson, Chief Human Resources Officer,
Kinaxis. "What makes this acknowledgement so special is that it is
a national award. I'm proud and grateful to be able to continue our
company's efforts to lead by example."
For more information on all of the company's ESG efforts, see
the complete 2021 Global Impact Report on:
Kinaxis.com/environmental-and-social-governance.
About Kinaxis Inc.
Everyday volatility and uncertainty
demand quick action. Kinaxis® delivers the agility to
make fast, confident decisions across integrated business planning
and the digital supply chain. People can plan better, live better
and change the world. Trusted by innovative brands, we combine
human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning to help
companies plan for any future, monitor risks and opportunities and
respond at the pace of change. Powered by an extensible,
cloud-based platform, Kinaxis delivers industry-proven applications
so everyone can know sooner, act faster and remove waste. For more
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this
release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include
statements as to Kinaxis' growth opportunities and the potential
benefits of, and demand for, Kinaxis' products and services. These
statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and
uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of
Kinaxis' products and services compared to competitive offerings in
the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
such statements. Kinaxis' actual results, performance, achievements
and developments may differ materially from the results,
performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by
such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results,
performance, achievements or developments of Kinaxis to differ
materially from the results, performance, achievements or
developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found
in the public documents filed by Kinaxis with Canadian securities
regulatory authorities. Kinaxis assumes no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by law.
SOURCE Kinaxis Inc.
