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over to the United Way, which allows everyone
to direct their contribution. “We try to sign ev-
erybody up to a charitable deduction program.
If they sign up they get Jeans Fridays and we
have almost 100-percent involvement in that
program,” he said.
Eagle puts a great deal of emphasis on em-
ployee satisfaction and part of that means
creating an inviting, supportive workplace.
Monthly and annual programs recognize the
efforts of individuals, and diversity lunches al-
low the staff to get to know each other a little
better by encouraging everyone to join in a
potluck lunch with foods highlighting each oth-
er’s ethnicity. Special days off give employees
an opportunity to celebrate a cultural event, a
birthday, or even donate time to charity. Their
employee breakfast program keeps the kitchen
stocked with foods like fruit, muffins and ba-
gels.
Flexible work program among
employee incentives
A few years ago, Eagle partnered with the
University of Calgary and Calgary Economic
