Mednow Inc., a healthcare technology company, said it has been recognized as a 2022 Best Workplace – Start-ups.
To be eligible for this list, the company said an organization must be Great Place to Work – Certified in the past year, self-identify as a start-up, have been in business less than 10 years, and have not yet reached the scale-up phase.
Mednow said there are several key metrics that are assessed before being awarded this recognition including culture, diversity, compensation, and benefits, in addition to in-depth employee surveys.
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Being a Great Place to Work – Certified, Mednow said it prioritizes fostering a healthy culture, which it believes can result in financial advantages. The inclusivity and increased responsiveness results in increased trust, higher retention rates, better brand recognition, and actionable insight, all of which the company believes contribute to continued revenue growth.
Since Mednow’s initial public offering in March 2021, it has grown its employee base by more than three-fold to about 60 employees and expanded into three provinces. Mednow continues to work towards delivering its services across Canada in 2022 and implementing multiple technological platforms to provide a user-friendly website and proprietary application.
“The global pandemic has shifted the job market, including the traditional demands of employees who historically value primarily job security and compensation,” said Diandra Forde, head of people and culture at Mednow, in a statement.
“The ‘Great Resignation’ has seen a shift in the expectations of employees to include feeling valued within a company, a sense of belonging and contribution amongst trusted colleagues, the potential to grow with the company, and most recently, have the flexibility to balance work with their personal lives. The ability of Mednow to grow and attract top talent over the past year is reflective of Mednow’s core values, putting people first and innovating with purpose, which aligns with Mednow’s talent.”
Mednow’s people-centric approach to business starts with its employees and branches out through its vision and mission. By providing access to healthcare to Canadians through its fully owned and operated digital pharmacies and ancillary services, Mednow intends to redefine pharmacy’s role in holistic care, providing patients with the tools to live a healthier life.
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