Dentons is honoured to be named among Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers for the second consecutive year, a distinction that recognizes the Firm’s exceptional family-friendly benefits and commitment to helping employees balance work and family obligations. 

"We remain steadfast in our dedication to fostering a workplace that supports our people in a meaningful and significant way," said Tim Haney, CEO of Dentons Canada. "This second consecutive recognition reaffirms that commitment and highlights the value we put into implementing innovative initiatives and sustainable programs that help our people balance professional and personal  commitments.”

Our ongoing efforts to enhance our policies and benefits are rooted in a firm belief that wellness and belonging are an essential part of a positive work environment. As part of this work, we have implemented various family-friendly programs and initiatives, including, among others:

• An enhanced parental leave policy which offers 26 weeks of parental leave benefits to all eligible employees, with equal top-ups, support for non-gestational caregivers (regardless of gender) and financial assistance for adoption;
• Gender affirmation benefits to support our transgender and non-binary colleagues;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Free unlimited family access to Dialogue, a virtual healthcare program;
• Wellbeing newsletters designed to support team members and their family’s physical, mental and financial health; and
• Participation in programs in the community to support families.

Kara Sutherland, Chief People Officer of Dentons Canada, said, "We understand that our greatest asset is our people so we remain focused on developing talent initiatives that are designed to be responsive their needs. Fostering an inclusive and family-friendly work environment for all of our people goes hand in hand with nurturing a culture of belonging at the Firm."

Recently recognized for the second consecutive time as one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada and named as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the seventh time, Dentons continues to reinforce a long-standing commitment to enhancing employee experience through forward-thinking initiatives that support rewarding careers and lives.

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