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of CLEB’s recent rebranding included the con-
struction of a new head office in Varennes, just
a short distance from downtown Montreal.
The building houses both the office and labo-
ratory facilities, which means that employees
from the consulting end can visit the testing
areas and profit from the wealth of ongoing ac-
tivities. It’s a culture of collaboration and edu-
cation, made even more inviting by amenities
that create an appealing work environment,
including an enclosed courtyard, large cafete-
ria with rest area, open concept offices flood-
ed with natural light, a multi-media-equipped
lounge and a training facility. Two additional
offices are located in Quebec City and Ottawa,
and the company has also launched a new
web site at
www.cleb.com.
“We actually got the employees and clients
involved (in the building’s planning), getting
their feedback and comments and we pretty
much built our head office around our em-
ployees and our clients,” Goncalves said. “We
create an environment where there’s always
something happening and the employees are
really happy. They’re very motivated by the
fact that this environment is very stimulating.”
The word employee is a bit of a misnomer at
CLEB. Instead, the company’s roster includes
