Clearly named one of Canada's Best Workplaces in 2020

Clearly has been named one of this year’s Best Workplaces™ in Canada, recognized for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture where employees can feel heard and empowered.

Founded in 2000, Clearly has grown to become one of the world’s leading online eyewear retailers. Employee satisfaction and inclusiveness have always been at the heart of the company’s operations and remain a key factor in its success.

CEO Arnaud Bussieres says: “We are where we are today because the people working within this organization got us here. It’s as simple as that. It might sound like a cliché, but I truly mean it when I say that everyone brings something special to the table that helps to drive us forward. I’m so proud to lead a team of such diverse, talented, and kind individuals.”

The 2020 Best Workplaces™ in Canada process is based on two criteria: employee feedback (through confidential employee survey results) and an in-depth review of the organization’s culture. Clearly excelled in each of these areas, demonstrating a culture that values and practices credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.

Clearly aims to create a positive workspace environment that employees can thrive in, both physically and mentally.

The team at the head office in downtown Vancouver enjoys 360° views of mountains and sea, with two balconies that are perfect for sunny outdoor meetings and lunches. Clearly also has plans to transition its warehouse this year from the current location in East Vancouver to a purpose-built space in Richmond, featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of natural light.

As well as a positive work environment, employees are given the resources they need to maintain a healthy work-life balance, including:

Employee shareholding program (80% of employees are currently co-owners of EssilorLuxottica, Clearly’s parent company)
Extended medical coverage,
RRSP matching,

$250 lifestyle spending allowance,
Personal development/training allowance.

Clearly’s flexible working policy also accommodates individual needs, to ensure everyone can find a routine that allows them to balance their work and life obligations. As part of Clearly’s ongoing commitment to their community, employees also have the opportunity to volunteer with local charities through the company’s Change the View program.

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This year’s Best Workplaces™ in Canada list received over 400 registrations, with 80,000+ employees participating in the survey. This list and related stories appeared in a Special National Report in The Globe and Mail. For more information please contact the Institute at bestworkplaces@greatplacetowork.ca or visit www.greatplacetowork.ca.

About Great Place to Work®:

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. It is a global research and consulting firm with a mission to build a better society by helping companies transform their workplaces. Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In Canada, Great Place to Work® produces both industry and demographic specific Best Workplace™ lists. This is part of the world’s largest annual workplace study, which culminates in a series of national lists in over 50 countries, including the study’s flagship list of 100 Best Companies published annually in Fortune magazine. Globally, this survey represents the voices of 11 million employees, which are the primary determinant used in selecting winners. There’s only one way to get on this list – your employees have to put you on it.